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Bond set for Elmhurst healthcare worker charged with theft, burglary

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael Ruth have announced that bond has been set for an employee of an Elmhurst inde-

Cook County pair charged in theft from Elmhurst T-Mobile store

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Mike Ruth announced last week that bond has been set for two individuals accused of stealing merchandise from a T-Mobile store located in Elmhurst. Jessica Hargrays, 39, of 2750 Roosevelt Road, Chicago, appeared in Bond Court this morning where bond was set at $5,000 with 10% to apply. Her co-defendant, Johnnie West, 52, of 1426 S. 10th Avenue, Maywood, appeared at a bond hearing this morning where Judge Jeffrey MacKay set bond at $ 20,000, with 10% to apply.

It is alleged that on April 12, 2018, at approximately 6:52 p.m., Hargrays and West entered the T-Mobile together. It is alleged that Hargrays approached the counter at the store and distracted employees while West cut a pair of headphones from a display.

It is further alleged that the duo then left the store with the headphones.

A few minutes later, the Elmhurst Police Department initiated a traffic stop on the pair who were then both taken into custody without incident.

“Once again, we see individuals traveling to DuPage County to allegedly commit a crime,” Berlin said.

“And once again, thanks to the fine

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pendent living facility for allegedly stealing jewelry from an elderly resident at the facility. Jossie Powell, 74, of 342 Morris Avenue, Bellwood, appeared at a bond hearing, where Judge Robert Miller set bond at $5,000 with 10% to apply.

It is alleged that in mid-January, 2018, Powell, who was employed as

a part-time caregiver for her victim, stole jewelry from her victim including a men’s gold bracelet and a white gold women’s ring containing a ruby and diamonds. When the victim realized her jewelry was missing, she contacted the Elmhurst Police Department, who began an investigation. The investigation ultimately

led to Powell, who has been charged with one count of Theft (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Burglary (Class 2 Felony.)

“These individuals deserve our respect, care and comfort and should not have to worry about becoming a victim of theft,” Berlin said. “I would like to thank the Elmhurst Po-

lice Department for their efforts on this case.”

Powell’s next court appearance is scheduled for May 10, 2018, in front of Judge George Bakalis.

Members of the public are reminded that this complaint contains only charges and is not proof of the defendant’s guilt.

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On Tuesday, April 10, the north fire station held a “Wet Down” ceremony that dates back to the late 1800s, when they gathered to ‘wet down’ Fire Engine 1. At the end of the ceremony, all the firefighters at the station gathered to push the engine back into its rightful home to wait until duty calls. Full story and more photos inside.

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York Township approves climate change resolution at annual meeting

York Township residents rallied Tuesday, April 10, in support of a climate change resolution to be included on the November 2018 ballot.

Elmhurst residents Heidi Hartmann

and Kyle Kalinich, co-chairs of the Elmhurst Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby, submitted the advisory question for Tuesday’s annual meeting, and more than 100 township residents voted to include the resolution in November: “Shall our Representatives and Senators in the U.S. Congress sponsor and/ or support measures that will address the serious threat posed by climate

mann said. “Both 2016 and 2017 were the warmest years on record. The level of human tragedy caused by extreme weather events – including hurricanes, wildfires and mudslides – are credibly linked to climate change.”

Resident involved with She suggests there are many ways to CCL addresses Board reduce the impacts of climate change, “There is much more evidence that including the increased use of renewclimate change is happening and that able energy sources, better farming it is caused by human activities,” Hart- practices, reduced food waste and increased energy efficiency.

“It is going to take a focused, committed and long-term effort to significantly reduce emissions and slow climate change, and it is extremely important to tell our lawmakers that we want them to address this,” she added. change?”

The same request was submitted two years ago, but failed to pass at the annual meeting. Hartmann says a lot has changed since then.

Other area citizens weigh in The resolution was also backed by Mark Stenftenagel, an Elmhurst resident, Oak Brook business owner and CEO of the Corporate Climate Alliance.

“I started paying attention when I realized climate change was going to affect my businesses,” he said. “There was $300 billion in damage last year due to climate related weather, and we really need to start thinking about how we are going to pay for this in the future. We’ve already got a crazy deficit … how are we going to keep bailing people out?”

Lombard resident Linda Sullivan spoke about her experience with flooding.

“When I moved in to my home in 1976, my basement didn’t flood for the first 15 years,” she said. “Then it flooded in a ‘once-in-100-years’ rain event. And then it flooded five years later in another ‘once-in-100-years’ rain. Now we have them every two to three years.”

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IC CCW names 2018 Woman of the Year

Pictured here flanked by CCW co-Presidents Jennifer Morrissey (left) and Gretchen Meurer is Maria Shannon (center), who is this year’s Woman of the Year from Immaculate Conception Parish. Maria has been involved with the food pantry, Easter baskets, Christmas Giving Tree gift sorting, helping with the Bishop Blanchette scholarship award, the cookie walk, the Council of Catholic Women luncheon, and Grace Café. All Women of the Year from parishes throughout the Joliet Diocese will be honored at a Mass in the Cathedral on Saturday, April 28.

‘Don’t kid yourself,’ it affects us all Sullivan said that while you may not flood and may not think that climate change impacts you, think again.

“We have FEMA insurance and a $2,000 deductible every two to three years when our basements flood,” she said, “but taxpayers all over the country pay to buy us all new appliances, remodel basements.

“Sometimes it seems like there is a warm and fuzzy side talking about the need to protect the animals and flowers, and then there are the cold-eyed realists who say this is going to cost too much. But what is the cost of not doing something about climate change?

“I hope this will be a bi-partisan vote because climate change effects all of us.”

The advisory question was overwhelmingly approved Tuesday night, which leaves the final say in the hands of York Township voters on Nov. 6.

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Council approves committee report on Redeemer Lutheran project

By Dee Longfellow

aldermen felt the variances were just too extreme, such as reducing a 50A vote went down to the wire at foot setback to 7.3 feet and a 30-footthe City Council meeting on Mon- er to 9.4. day, April 16, as aldermen debated over a report from the Development, Discussion ensues Planning & Zoning (DPZ) CommitAlderman Dannee Polomsky (3rd tee about the proposal for Redeem- Ward) asked the dais to take a hard er Lutheran Church at 123 E. St. look at what the Zoning & Planning Charles Rd. The applicant is seeking: Commission had decided. The ZPC • An amended conditional use per- had approved certain aspects, but not mit to relocate a parking lot. all.

• A conditional use permit to allow “I won’t focus on what they did landbanking of parking spaces. approve, but we should look at what • A variation from the collective they did not support,” she said. “I parking provision from 82 spaces to also want to clarify that the Council 53. does not have a way to tell people • A variation for the rear building whether or not to sell a property, but setback requirement from 50 feet to we can determine lot lines.”

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Ald. Scott Levin (5th Ward) said • A variation from 50 feet to 7.3 he would not support the report befeet (Kenilworth) and from 30 feet to cause the zoning relief was “far too 9.4 feet (St. Charles) to allow park- extensive.” ing spaces within the front and cor“We have excessive, extreme ner side yard. If landbanking is trig- variances being requested,” he said. gered, an additional front yard set- “We have requests that are 36% to back variation is being requested on 85% variances, multiple requests.

Arlington from 50 feet to 12.6 feet.

It took [City Clerk Patty Spencer] • Subdivision to create seven resi- five minutes to read it tonight! The dential lots. level of complexity also leads me to Some on the Council felt the re- think this kind of relief should not be quests for variances and condition- granted.” al uses were reasonable and would make the project successful and The vote comes down appealing as well as safe and unimBesides DPZ Committee Chair posing on the neighborhood. Other Michael Honquest (6th) and ComFOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

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George D. Vann, 99 Service on May 5 George D. Vann, 99, passed from this life on February 18, 2018 after a brief illness while visiting his daughter in Waddell, AZ. George was born on June 29, 1918 in Chicago, to Mabel Margaret (nee Rinkenberger) and Dr. George H. Vann (DDS). He was the eldest of four children: Mabel Joyce (Thielk), Joseph Albert, and Robert Donald.

He graduated from York Community H.S. in 1936. In January of 1941, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps serving until November, 1945. On Dec. 31, 1945 George began a long and successful career at Illinois Bell after which, he retired in March, 1982.

George married Ruth Brieschke on January 16, 1943. George and Ruth were blessed with two children, George Jr. (Elizabeth) and Barbara (Stephen Harrell). Besides raising a family and building his family’s home with the help of his brothers, George was very involved in his children’s schools serving as a member of the PTA. George was also a long time member of St. Peter’s Church in Elmhurst and active in many areas of the church. George was a member and officer of the Elmhurst Historical Society. George was an avid genealogist and a founding member of the Genealogical Forum of Elmhurst. George and his wife Ruth enjoyed traveling to many areas of the

country, but after his retirement in 1982, they traveled not only for fun, but to uncover his family’s history.

After Ruth’s death in 1997, George continued to travel visiting family and friends.

George will be dearly missed by his children; five grandsons; a granddaughter-in-law; two great-granddaughters; and numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends.

George was preceded in death by his wife Ruth; his parents Mable Margaret and George Henry; parents-inlaw Elsie (Martens) and Walter E. Brieschke; his sister Joyce and her husband Carl Thielk; brothers Joe and Bob and their spouses Elaine and Margaret Vann; sister-in-law June Dyson; brother-in-law “Bud” Brieschke and his wife Opal; two nephews, two great nephews; and many close friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 Church St. Elmhurst, IL. A Memorial Gathering will begin at 10 a.m. at the church with a service following at 11 a.m.

Interment at Mt. Emblem Cemetery, 520 E. Grand, Elmhurst, will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Peter’s Memorial Fund or to their Organ Fund or to a charity of your choice.

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mittee members Noel Talluto (4th), no one on the dais spoke in favor of approving the report, but when the vote came down, it passed 7-5 with 1 absent (7th Ward Ald. Michael Brennan) and 1 abstention (4th Ward Ald. Kevin York). Mayor Steve Morley explained that he only votes in the case of a tie or in the case of a 7-5 vote, because more than half of the dais must decide. He voted to approve, which brought it to 8 ayes, 5 nays, thus passing.

Besides Morley, ‘aye’ votes were cast by Aldermen Honquest, Talluto, Mark Sabatino (1st), Bob Dunn (2nd), Norm Leader (2nd), Jim Kennedy (6th) and Mark Mulliner (7th).

‘Nay’ votes were registered by Aldermen Levin, Polomsky, Park, Marti Deuter (1st), and Michael Bram (3rd).

Neighbors respond After the vote, those in the audience who had opposed the measure filed out of Council Chambers, clearly disappointed.

“Tonight, I’ve had a very big loss of faith in our governing bodies,”

said Mickey Muisenga, who had spoken against the proposal during public comment. “Things were not brought up -- the issue of the remote parking, there’s geographic limitations, it’s 336 feet, the code says it should be less than 300. In this case, Redeemer Lutheran would have to have a long-term lease, which is 49 years for a land lease, or 99 years.”

“The Chair of the DPZ was flatout wrong on his facts,” Michael Muisenga said. “He said the existing lot is already on the sidewalk, but it’s set back 50 feet. It meets the setback [code]. The 1971 parking lot was built to adhere to the setback.

“So the DPZ that went against the [Zoning & Planning Commission] doesn’t even have their facts right and they’re presenting it as gospel, as fact, to their fellow aldermen. So they’re making decisions off erroneous information.”

Asked if he felt better when Mayor Morley reminded everyone this was only a committee report, Muisenga was not consoled.

“It shouldn’t have even gotten this far to begin with.”

Property at 105 Cottage Hill sells Condo development planned with retail space, rooftop deck

By Dee Longfellow FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The former Service Automotive property at 105 Cottage Hill, across the street to the east of the Elmhurst Post Office has been sold, torn down and is poised for a substantial redevelopment that should add a whole new dimension to the downtown area just south of the railroad tracks.

According to Mickey Muisenga, general sales manager with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Prairie Path, Realtors, the plan is to build a five-story building with 24 luxury condos and a first-floor retail space.

There will also be sheltered, surface parking on the first floor.

The big amenity that takes the project from simple to extraordinary is the rooftop deck, available for residents to use for day-to-day relaxing as well as parties and other special events.

Property history “The property has been on the market for quite some time,” Muisenga told The Independent in an exclusive interview. “It was originally going to be a part of a three-parcel assemblage, but it didn’t go any place for a long time. Since it was formerly the [Service Automotive] auto repair

facility, there were environmental remedies to be performed, but those are all complete. No further remediation is needed and there is a letter on file at the County that indicates such.

When you do a development, something like that has to be on file.”

Muisenga provided a short history of the recent property.

“We put it on the market last spring, so it was out there for about nine months or so,” he said. “We dealt with several letters of intent and we filtered through those, then Joel [Zielke] came along and said, ‘you tell me the what ifs.’ The three of us met and determined that this [condo and retail combination] would be the highest and best use, as called for by the City’s zoning [codes]. There will be no need for variances or conditional use permits from the City. It should be very straightforward.”

The developer will be KLM Development Group out of Western Springs, with an office in Hinsdale.

They have completed successful projects, according to Muisenga, from custom single homes to its biggest, which was a 260-story Astoria Place in Chicago.

“KLM is a very qualified developer,” he said. “Joel drafted a contract, and we tweaked it a little and made a deal.”

As in every deal, the developer was afforded due diligence in order to double-check everything.

See PROPERTY, Page 41 The details…

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Fire Department holds ‘Wet Down’ ceremony, a tradition since the 1800s Dedication of Engine 1 takes place at north fire station

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

On Tuesday, April 10, the Independent was invited to the north fire station to witness a ritual that dates back to the late 1800s.

The long-standing tradition is called a “Wet Down” and is celebrated at fire stations throughout the United States. It serves to dedicate a new piece of fire equipment by anointing it with water sprayed by the firefighters and other members of the community.

The history of the ceremony began when pumpers were horsedrawn. When new horses or pumpers were purchased, neighboring

firehouses, Department Chiefs and citizens from the area community came out to celebrate the new addition. Local clergy came to bestow blessings upon the horse by throwing holy water onto it to “protect” it and give it long life, strength, speed and good health. The blessings are believed to ward off evil spirit or “gremlins” that could affect the new addition to the firehouse.

After a welcome from Elmhurst Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, Deputy Chief William Anaszewicz talked about the timeline of the ceremony.

After that, Father Jason Stone offered a blessing and a prayer. Then the “wet down” began as the many firefighters in attendance each took a turn spraying down the engine.

The ceremony concluded with all the firefighters working together to push the engine back into the garage where it belongs until duty calls. Afterwards, everyone DEE LONGFELLOW PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent enjoyed refreshments including a cake adorned with a photo of En- Firefighters at the north fire station each took a turn wetting down Engine 1 as part of the dedication ceremony held on Tuesday, April 10. gine 1.

This firefighter took his turn at the hose to wet down Engine 1, part of a dedication ceremony with a long-standing tradition dating back to the late 1800s when fire pumpers were pulled by horses.

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Father Jason Stone was on hand at the north fire station on Tuesday, April 10 to offer a blessing at the dedication “wet down” ceremony for Engine 1 at the Elmhurst Fire Department.

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police work of the Elmhurst Police minded that this complaint contains Department, those individuals were only charges and is not proof of the apprehended quickly and will now defendants’ guilt. face the full force and effect of the law.”

Hargrays and West have each And once been charged with one count of again, thanks to the Retail Theft and one count of Burglary. Hargrays has also been fine police work of charged with an additional count the Elmhurst Police of Retail Theft for allegedly stealing ten bottles of body wash from a Department, those Villa Park Walgreens valued at apindividuals were proximately $63 earlier that same day. Her bond was set at $10,000 apprehended quickly with 10% to apply on that case. and will now face the Hargrays’ next court appearance for this case is scheduled for May full force and effect of 7, 2018 in front of Judge Robert the law.”

Miller. Hargray’s and West’s next court appearance on the T-Mobile – Robert B. Berlin, DuPage case is scheduled for May 10, 2018, County State’s Attorney All the firefighters at the north station in Elmhurst took a turn spraying the new Engine 1 as part of a in front of Judge MacKay. dedication ceremony held Tuesday, April 10.

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Police beat

The Elmhurst Police Department recently reported the following arrests and citations.

Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a conviction, and that subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Juveniles age 17-or-younger are not named.

to an officer observing a suspicious subject near St. Charles and Scott at around 4:54 p.m.

Robert A. Chavis, 28, of Chicago, a passenger in the vehicle, was issued a citation for illegal transportation of alcohol.

Battery

April 5 A victim told police while in the cafeteria for lunch at York High School at around 12:10 p.m., a suspect approached her. The suspect pulled the victim’s hair, punched her, and pushed her to the ground. The suspect admitted to having the fight, was issued a citation for battery, and was released to her mother.

Criminal damage, criminal defacement

April 1-April 10 A complainant told police at around 10:44 a.m. that an unknown suspect(s) had driven in circles over the grass, tearing it up near the baseball fields at Churchville Junior High School between the above dates. Estimated damage: $250.

Disorderly conduct

April 9 According to police, a victim at a recreation center in the 200 block of W. First told police at around 6:07 a.m. that John Potter, 60, of Elmhurst, had come into the center to use a one-day pass he had and was advised he would need identification or he would not be able to enter the gym. Police said Potter became upset and began yelling profanities at the victim.

The suspect was asked to leave which he did but returned a few minutes later and began yelling again, according to police. Potter was located, charged with disorderly conduct and issued a no-trespass notice for the center.

Domestic battery, domestic incident, disturbance

April 7 A complainant told police at around 1:17 p.m. that an argument between him and his mother escalated and became physical. The complainant’s mother took disciplinary action, and that is when the complainant shoved his mother. Neither party wanted to sign complaints thus, no arrests were made.

DUI, illegal consumption or possession of alcohol by a minor, illegal transportation of open alcohol, illegal possession of open alcohol

April 11 Robert E. Miller, 45, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident, illegal transportation of alcohol, injuring city property, improper lane usage and no insurance in the 100 block of N. Addison at around 7:27 p.m. Police said an officer responded for a call of a traffic crash where a vehicle struck a building. According to police, Miller was located, had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath, and had glassy, bloodshot eyes. A search of the vehicle produced one open bottle of vodka, police said.

CALL 800-222-TIPS April 8 Sean Culp, 26, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI and speeding subsequent to a traffic stop near St. Charles and Fair at around 5:18 a.m.

Santos Navarro Lopez, 34, of Chicago, was charged with DUI and no insurance subsequent to investigating a suspicious vehicle near Grantley and York at around 1:34 a.m.

Stephen Vogl, 26, of Lombard, was charged with DUI, expired driver’s license and no rear registration plate subsequent to a traffic stop near Butterfield and Cedar at around 2:08 a.m.

April 5 Jennifer Lovoie, 32, of Elmhurst, was charged with DUI, possession of open alcohol, improper lane usage and no rear registration plate light subsequent to a call for a reckless driver near York and Belden at around 7:23 p.m.

Fleeing, eluding

April 10 A reporting officer observed a vehicle, a Yamaha R1 with no registration, driving on the shoulder passing several vehicles near Route 83 and North at around 5:42 p.m. When the reporting officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the vehicle continued to drive westbound, weaving between stopped vehicles, then sped off at a high rate of speed on North Ave. once the traffic signal turned green. An ISPERN message was broadcast.

Harassment, threats

April 7 A victim at Elm Creek Drive told police at around 9 a.m. that he received threatening text messages from a suspect. This is a repeated violation by the suspect, according to police.

The victim and the suspect’s estranged wife reside together.

April 4 A victim in the 100 block of S. Prospect told police at around 10:09 p.m. that she has an order of protection against the suspect. The victim stated the suspect set up a fake Facebook account and sent her a threatening message.

A reporting officer attempted to make contact with the suspect with no results.

Possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance

April 11 Shannell Johnson, 20, of Chicago, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, permitting an unauthorized person to drive, driving while license suspended, improper lane usage and no insurance subsequent

April 10 Martique D. Barksdale, 36, of Villa Park, was charged with city ordinance trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia at around 12:11 a.m. Police said officers were dispatched to assist Elmhurst College security officers with Barksdale, who had been told numerous times to stay away from campus.

Barksdale was taken into custody, and while conducting an inventory of his property, police said a cannabis pipe was found.

April 9 Jacob P. Gleason, 20, of Countryside, was issued a citation for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 100 block of S. Prospect at around 12:48 a.m.

April 6 A juvenile was issued a citation for possession of cannabis at York High School at around 1:22 p.m. and released to her parents.

April 5 Michael Grant-Ulrich, 22, of Elmhurst, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis in the 100 block of W. First at around 7:24 a.m.

Suspicious circumstances

April 10 A victim in the 1000 block of S. Swain told police at around 10:02 p.m. that while in his home, he heard his front door’s electronic keypad engage. Upon hearing the front door lock, he observed a suspect, wearing a dark jacket and dark pants, standing on his neighbor’s driveway. The suspect saw the victim and immediately fled the area on foot. The suspect was last seen westbound on Butterfield Road.

The area was checked with no results. .

April 6 A complainant at York High School told police at around 6:06 p.m. that two teens were using a vape device in the library. A reporting officer made contact with the teens, who stated they found the device in a bathroom at the high school. The teens were released to their parents.

Theft/burglary/attempted theft or burglary/identity theft/fraud/forgery/ deceptive practice/ obstruction/robbery

April 7 Fraud was reported at a store in the 200 block of S. Route 83 at around 1:56 p.m. A complainant told police that three suspects described as black female entered the store and attempted to purchase merchandise. One of the suspects attempted to pay for the merchandise using a stolen debit card. The three suspects then walked out of the store and left the merchandise. No information on the suspects was obtained.

April 6 Theft was reported in the 200 block of E. Grantley at around 3:58 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect removed an item from a package that was delivered to his front door. The victim related no other items were taken.

April 5 Four instances of theft were reported at a fitness center in the 600 block of W. North. In the first instance at around 7:31 a.m., a victim told police that an unknown suspect forcibly opened his secured locker and removed his backpack which contained numerous personal items. The victim’s padlock was later found in the locker room. The other three incidents also occurred at around 7:31 a.m. In the second incident, a victim told police that an unknown suspect entered his unsecured locker and removed his car keys. The victim checked on his car in the parking lot and discovered that it was unlocked. The stolen keys were located on the driver’s seat. Nothing inside the car had been disturbed. No items were missing from within the vehicle. In the third incident, a victim told police that an unknown suspect entered his unlocked locker and removed his car keys. The victim checked on his car and discovered an unknown suspect entered his vehicle and removed his wallet from the center console. The wallet was later found by an anonymous citizen in Wheaton. In the fourth incident, a victim told police while at the fitness center, an unknown suspect entered his unsecured locker and removed his car keys. The victim checked on his car and found it unlocked. $8 in cash was missing from the center console.

Attempted retail theft was reported at a pharmacy in the 100 block of N. Palmer at around 9:15 p.m. Police said reporting officers responded for a shoplifting in progress. Upon arrival, the suspect was located but was not in possession of any merchandise. The manager stated the suspect filled up two gift bags with merchandise but left the store without them. The suspect was issued a no-trespass notice and was released.

April 4-April 5 Attempted burglary was reported at a business in the 100 block of W. Wrightwood between the above dates. A victim told police that an unknown suspect attempted to gain entry to the building at the east entry door. A reporting officer observed two pry marks on the door.

April 4 Identity theft was reported in the 200 block of Monterey Ave. at around 9:51 p.m. A victim told police that an unknown suspect made two fraudulent transactions using the victim’s bank account number. An additional attempt was declined by the bank.

Identity theft was reported in the 700 block of Berkley at around 1:27 p.m. A victim told police that he had four unauthorized charges on his TCF Bank card from an online website. The bank card has since been canceled.

March 21 Theft was reported at Elmhurst College at around 7:27 p.m. A victim told police he called for an Uber to take him from Elmhurst College to the Secretary of State Office in Lombard.

After he was dropped off he realized he left his I-phone in the vehicle and proceeded to walk back to Elmhurst College. The victim tracked his phone to the area of the suspect’s residence. A reporting officer is attempting to make contact with the suspect.

Feb. 24 A victim in the 200 block of E. Armitage told police at around 8:39 p.m. that a suspect did not complete a granite counter job which she paid for in January. The suspect returned the payment; however, the check the suspect gave the victim was returned account closed.

Jan. 1-Jan. 31 Theft was reported at a restaurant in the 1000 block of S. York between the above dates. A victim told police that two former employees are suspected of stealing cash over the period of one month in January. An investigation is pending.

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votes to pass ERA Police host Drug Take-Back Day Nybo Thanks League The Elmhurst Police Department is hosting a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 28th, 2018, in conjunction with the Elmhurst College Recycling Extravaganza Event. Officers will be on hand from 9:00 AM until Noon during this event to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs for safe destruction.

The Elmhurst Police encourage residents to check their cabinets and dispose of unused medications that may put others at risk. Examples of dangerous medications include opioid painkillers such as OxyContin, stimulants like Adderall, and depressants like Xanax or Ativan.

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to accidental poisoning, overdose and abuse. The non-medical use of prescription drugs is one of the most common forms of drug abuse in America. The majority of teenagers

abusing prescription drugs get them from the home medicine cabinets of family and friends. Unused drugs that are flushed into toilets or thrown into the garbage are also environmental hazards, as they contaminate the water supply.

If you are unable to drop off unwanted prescription drugs on the Take-Back Day, you may drop them off at any time in the prescription drug collection box located in the police department lobby. If you would like more information, please contact Sergeant Brett Kaczorowski at (630) 5303050.

Saturday, April 28 9 a.m. to 12 noon Elmhurst College in the Alexander Street parking lot on the campus of the College. To facilitate traffic flow, vehicles must enter at Prospect Avenue and Walter Street.

Police announce Distracted Driving Awareness Month Issues reminder to ‘Drop It and Drive’

while driving. Texting while stopped at a red light is also against the law, as most motorists will continue to be distracted by their phones as they According to Commander Jim continue to drive.

Not giving driving your full attenGandy of the Elmhurst Police Department, April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to remind motorists that if they drive with a phone in one hand, they can expect a ticket in the The City of Elmhurst will present other.

With traffic fatalities on the rise in the draft “Elmhurst Subarea Plans,” Illinois and across the country, the which will be available for review and Elmhurst Police Department is com- comment at City Hall, 209 N. York mitted to reducing easily preventable Street, between 5-7 p.m. on Wednescrashes caused by distractions such day, May 2. City staff and members as texting or talking on a cellphone. of the consultant team from Houseal Texting while driving distracts the Lavigne Associates will also be availdriver visually, manually and cogni- able to answer questions and receive tively, putting everyone on the road your comments.

The Elmhurst subarea plans will help at risk. Sending or receiving a text takes a driver’s eyes off the road for direct improvements and investment an average of 4.6 seconds, the equiv- for five key areas of the community. alent of driving blind at 55 mph for The vision for these areas will have a the length of an entire football field. direct impact guiding decision-making Motorists can expect to see in- in the future. The plans will include creased patrols and enforcement recommendations for land use, transzones across Illinois as part of the portation, infrastructure, character, and April 16-30 distracted driving en- sense of place for each district. forcement. The Elmhurst Police The areas of focus are: • Lake Street, west of York Street; Department will be ticketing driv• The intersection of North Avenue ers who text or use their cellphones

tion can have deadly consequences.

Don’t let one text or call wreck it all: Drop It and Drive!

The Illinois Drop It and Drive program is funded with federal highway safety dollars administered by IDOT.

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Letter to the editor

How will you thank your nurse during Nurses Week this year?

Let me be the first and hopefully not the only person to say “Happy Nurses Week” and “Thank You for Being A Great Nurse!” to nurses globally for caring for your patients at the bedside and behind the scenes to provide a safe and caring environment wherever your patients or clients are.

The fact is, if you are not a nurse, you probably didn’t know Nurses Week was celebrated in May every year, unless you are currently ill and receiving care from a nurse or are in a facility that provides 24 hour nursing care. Teachers may complain that get thirty trinkets at the end of the year, but at least they are remembered and get summers off! May 6th –12th 2018 is your chance this year!

Nursing is the number 1 trusted profession in America (Gallup Poll), but when was the last time you said “Thank you for being my nurse.” As an oncology nurse, most of my patients were thankful to be alive and readily thanked me for caring, not necessarily for the tasks I completed. Nursing education, both didactic and clinical experience is intense and comprehensive. The RN on the

and Route 83; • The block northwest of the intersection of First and York streets; • The blocks surrounding the intersection of York and Vallette streets; and • The district bounded by Butterfield Road, Roosevelt Road, and York Street.

The initial planning phases began in April 2017, with anticipated project completion this year. The subarea plans are community-driven, and their vision and policy recommendations are grounded in extensive community outreach. The final Elmhurst Subarea Plans will be approved by the Elmhurst Zoning and Planning Commission and City Council. Visit the project website via the City’s site, elmhurst. org/1555/Elmhurst-Subarea-Plans, to stay updated on how you can continue to participate in the planning process.

unit in the hospital is the ‘Point Person” that all the other specialties find to determine how their patient is today. ’Ask the Nurse’. She has the complete picture of each of her patients every day for eight to twelve hours and is responsible for the delivery of care for that period of time.

Aside from the practical, technical and button savvy she requires, a caring attitude needs to shine through.

The issues in nursing are the same as they were 150 years ago when Florence Nightingale left for the Crimean War to transform the dumping ground for the wounded soldiers into some semblance of patient care. Those issues remain: Infection, Communication, Organizational Structure, Nutrition, Time Management and Discharge Planning (Ulrich, 1992).

I started my journey as a candy-striper at Little Company of Mary Hospital. I worked in specialties that did not even exist when I was in Nursing School. And I thank everyone who helped me along the way.

Are you a Patient? Are you a Nurse? How would you like to be thanked?

There is plenty of time to prepare for Nurses Week!

Submitted by: Susan V. Haibeck RN MS CLNC , owner of Haibeck and Associates Legal Nurse

of Women Voters for input in recent meeting State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) voted to support the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) following a meeting in March with League of Women Voters representatives from Glen Ellyn, Wheaton and Elmhurst to discuss the proposal. The State Senate passed the amendment on April 11.

Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment (SJRCA 4), which ratifies the ERA to the United States Constitution, has spurred many debates in the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives, and drawn attention on the local and national levels.

“After hearing from many residents in the 24th District, I am convinced that our communities want their legislators doing everything we can to ensure equal rights for women,” said Nybo.

As SJRCA 4 is an amendment to

the U.S. Constitution, it will require a two-thirds majority vote in both the Illinois Senate and House of Representatives to pass. The Equal Rights Amendment provides that “equality of rights under law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.” The ERA takes effect two years after the date of ratification by 3/4ths of the States (38 States).

Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment in 1972 and gave seven years for three-fourths of the States to pass the amendment. Thirty-five states passed the Amendment before the original deadline. In 1978, the deadline was extended until 1982.

Five states moved to rescind their ratification of the amendment. No other states ratified the amendment before the 1982 deadline.

“I am delighted that I was able to play a role in helping this measure finally pass the Illinois Senate,” said Nybo. “I would like to thank the League of Women Voters for taking time to discuss the amendment and help me understand why it was worthy of support.”

SJRCA 4 (ERA) will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Top local pizza competition coming April 26 The tradition continues with this year’s seventh Top Pizza Taste of Elmhurst event on Thursday, April 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the York High School Commons. Local restaurants and pizzerias will be showcasing their traditional and specialty variety pizza pies. The $10 entrance fee allows attendees to taste the variety of vendor offerings and vote for their favorites in a variety of categories.

This is a great community fundraising event that allows families and

friends to enjoy dinner and taste pizzas that are both familiar and new to them. For those students and families trying to juggle sports practices and games on a weeknight, it’s a great way to grab dinner before or after.

Proceeds benefit District 205 Foundation programs that enhance education for our EC-12 schools. For more information and to purchase entrance fee ahead so you do not need to wait in line, visit elmhurst205.org/foundation_pizza.

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Slices of life

Liquid gold brings clarity to our daily lives

In many parts of the world people walk miles just to access it. Here in the U.S. we may take it for granted because for most of us it comes from the tap with the flick of a wrist.

Some of us buy it bottled. Some of us like it with a slice of lemon or lime.

Some prefer iced, others straight up.

It is the base for our coffee, tea and even wine.

We bathe in it; it cleanses us. We drink it; it sustains us. Our bodies rely on it for survival. All living things do. It literally rains down from the sky to replenish itself and nourish and grow plants, people and every other living entity on the planet.

By far it’s the most common substance found on Earth. Water. It covers more than 70 percent of the world’s surface and that’s just a drop in the bucket. All things are literally floating in it. It occupies 75 percent of the both the human brain and the average tree. Jellyfish and cucumbers are 95 percent water. It embodies all

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JILL PERTLER Slices of Life

things and leaves no stone unturned – literally.

Water is life. Most of us turn on our faucets to make the morning coffee or clean the frying pan without giving much thought to the miracles of water. Maybe we should.

Our lungs are 90 percent water, our blood 83 percent. In its entirety, our body is somewhere around 60 percent water – more than half of our entire makeup is that of good old H2O. Without it we would be little more than dust.

It is our body’s only detoxifier.

How do we rid ourselves of contaminants? In sweat, exhaled breath and (ahem) during bathroom activities.

Water regulates temperature – of our bodies and the Earth. Talk about double duty. When we get hot, we sweat, ridding our body of contaminants while that same sweat cools us down. The temperature of the planet is regulated via ocean currents, which transport water from the equator toward the North and South Poles to even out distribution of the sun’s energy.

Another miracle: water recycles itself. There is the same amount on Earth today as on the day the planet was formed. Usable water is lost to pollution and contamination, but the total amount remains steady.

If the everyday truths of water have you intrigued, just wait; I’ve saved the best for last.

I’ve always thought of water as an inanimate object, but experiments have shown it reacts to the environment.

Researcher Masaru Emoto (not to be confused with Masaru Emoji)

studied the influence of words and sounds on the formation of water crystals. Best of all, he photographed his results. They blew me out of the water.

Dr. Emoto found crystal formations differed based on the sounds and vibrations surrounding them.

Positive words and harmonious music yielded beautiful and balanced crystals. Negative phrases and harsh, discordant tones resulted in disproportioned, ill-formed crystals.

Water seemed to prefer Mozart over heavy metal. My apologies to Metallica. The most delicate and harmonious crystals were formed when water was exposed to two specific words: love and gratitude. (Moment of silence here.)

This leads us to the big question: if water is affected by words, intentions and energy, what does that say about human beings who are nearly twothirds water? Do positive and negative vibrations and phrases impact

our physical beings? I’ve already locked in my answer.

Here on Earth, water is the basis for life. To think water can sense positive and negative vibrations elevates it to more than a clear liquid or a chemical compound that, when frozen, makes lemonade taste better.

Something so sensitive that it reacts to human emotions and messages with displays of beauty or discord is nothing short of miraculous. The thought that we are influenced in the same way is pretty mind bending.

Perhaps there’s more to learn from water than what I initially imagined.

I feel like I just jumped into the deep end. In a good way.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

In my opinion

Inspiring actions can ignite us all to do a little good

An episode of The Ellen Show from last fall had Braden Baker, a 10-year-old boy who was raising money to buy hearing aids for kids and adults who can’t afford them.

Braden was born with 75 percent hearing loss and has had hearing aids since he was baby.

After his dog, aptly named Chewy, chewed up his hearing aids (not once, but twice), his mom had a heart-to-heart with him explaining that they were fortunate to be able to afford to replace his hearing aids (expensive equipment, for sure) but many people cannot, and he needs to be more careful with his.

Braden got to thinking that they were kids out there who did not have the money for new hearing aids if something happened to them, or maybe not even to have aids in the first place. He started a Go Fund Me campaign with the goal of $1,000 to help provide hearing aids for others. Braden had raised over $20,000 when got a call from The Ellen Show producers.

His mom videoed his reaction to the call – He literally fell out of his chair (and cried sweet sincere tears of joy.) This kid did not do something to try to get on TV. He did not scheme on how to get on The Ellen Show for self-promotion.

He simply decided to do something good to help others. That landed

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him national exposure. (Confirming my belief that pure motives + sweet action = unexpected reward.)

When Braden was interviewed, he made a point to tell Ellen that he watches her and sees how she is always helping people and giving to causes, and that inspired him to help people and give to a cause. He was going to give a check to Oticon Hearing Foundation to buy hearing aids for people who could never afford them.

This kid was about a month away from his 11th birthday when the show was taped. He explained that his birthday gift was a trip to Guatemala to distribute the hearing aids his fund was able to buy.

(Most kids that age want a gaming system.)

Ellen’s advertising partner Cheerios and their “One Million Acts of Good” donated an extra $20,000 to his Go Fund Me campaign. Ellen also asked the audience to check out Braden’s cause and donate if so moved.

Since then this young man has

raised over $75,000. Braden Baker did indeed go to Guatemala with the Oticon Hearing Foundation and they gave 100 people the gift of hearing. He has since done a TEDx Youth Talk in his home town of Ft. Worth, Texas; went to South Africa to distribute more hearing aids; and he has set a new goal of $100,000.

Braden drew a picture that says: Find Your Purpose and Do Something With It. That image has been put on t-shirts that he sells to raise

money too. The boy has certainly found his purpose.

It is inspiring for ANYONE of any age to get involved in a cause that touches their heart. The ripple effect is powerful. Maybe you feel compelled to give to a cause or maybe you feel the spark to start your own something. There’s always room for more.

We can fill the world with good.

We can raise $1,000 for a cause, we can raise $1 million. We can go on

TV or we can go door to door. We simply do what our heart calls and take one small step. As Braden’s mom told him when he launched his goal of $1,000: Put it out to the universe and see what happens!

You may not ever get a call from Ellen, but you can do mighty good things.

Kelly Epperson says let her know what good you are up to and she will write about it! Visit www.kellyepperson.com.

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John Looney was the prototype for gangsters who would follow

By Roger Ruthhart OF THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS

John Looney was the original Quad-Cities vice lord and also one of the nation’s earliest organized crime leaders.

Looney was a thin, cold, gaunt, sort of d o u r- l o o k i n g man with haunting eyes. He wore the same baggy, dirty suit every day and ate raw liver on toast. He ran for the Illinois state House as a Democrat and lost. His bitterness over that defeat launched his career as the undisputed godfather of the underworld.

He controlled a vast and unmatched empire of extortion, bribery, booze, gambling and prostitution. There were downtown shootings, political graft and bombings and behind it all a scandal sheet newspaper. His influence reached into Wisconsin, Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and the East Coast.

His power in Rock Island grew almost absolute because he was able to control portions of two key elements of society: politicians and the press.

Member of his organization controlled elements of his crime business.

Looney published the Rock Island News from about 1905 to 1923. The papers of that era said there was “no filthier, more libelous newspaper has ever been printed in the United States.

All of the stories were written in the

During a fight with some of his partners, the press at John Looney’s Rock Island News was blown up with dynamite and a crowd gathered outside the next morning. Some thought Looney did it himself.

foulest of language.” The News and The Rock Island Argus waged a vicious newspaper war for years.

While John Looney had several homes, his mansion overlooking the Rock River called Bel Air was famous for its weeklong parties, drunken orgies, nude swimming in the Rock River, and cock fights, boxing and bulldog fights.

In 1912, Looney got mad at Rock Island Mayor Harry Schriver when he pressed for prosecution of Looney’s henchman Anthony Billburg on gambling charges. He attacked the mayor in a series of articles in The News.

Schriver had Looney brought to the police station where he beat him as officers watched. Looney was hospitalized.

The next night, March 27, 1912, Looney’s gang convened a meeting in Market Square. The crowd grew to more than 2,000 and the angry mob stormed the police station and police fired back, killing two bystanders, wounding eight others. Martial law was declared and the governor sent in 600 troops to quell the riot.

Looney left town to recuperate at his 25,000-acre ranch in New Mexico, but returned in March 1921, revived The News and re-established his control over local vice. Looney controlled almost all gambling and prostitution houses—about 150 over a vast region—run by Helen Van Dale, known as “Queen of the Prostitutes.” This time around he added corrupt police, judges and city officials to the list of

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This Wanted poster was used by federal agents to seek out the gangster John Looney. The photo at right is not Looney, but a recreation to show how he might look with a beard. Looney was captured in Belen, N.M., on Nov. 30, 1923.

things he controlled.

While John Looney rose to power by blackmail and gunfire, it was also his downfall. When Looney raised the “protection fee” charged to Bill Gabel, a former police officer who owned one of the city’s largest bootleg saloons, Gabel refused to pay. Instead he turned over 12 canceled checks made out to John Looney to a federal investigators.

Gabel met with agents at the Como

Hotel July 31, 1922. He was getting out of his car just after midnight when shots were fired. One bullet hit him in the head and he died instantly.

Drive-by shootings had become commonplace. On Oct. 6, 1922, John Looney’s one-time lieutenant, Dan Drost, joined forces with Anthony Billburg, another former lieutenant turned enemy. With two other men they ambushed Looney and his son and bodyguard outside the Sherman Hotel. John Looney fled to the hotel, while his son, Connor, 21, returned fire before he slumped to the ground. He died the next day. The four men were sent to prison for the murder.

By Oct. 26, 1922, all of Looney’s saloons and brothels were closed. Six stills were destroyed. One of Looney’s homes was raided and its arms cache seized. With its influence gone, The News ceased publication. A federal investigation revealed that 170 or more illegal businesses had been paying for protection from Looney.

After his son’s funeral, John Looney fled to New Mexico. Federal conspiracy charges were filed against him.

Federal prohibition authorities joined state, county and city law-enforcement officers in an anti-vice campaign aimed at cleaning up the community.

John Looney was captured in Belen, N.M., on Nov. 30, 1923 and returned to Rock Island. He was sentenced to prison for conspiracy and the murder of Bill Gabel. Looney was released from prison in ill health April 7, 1934, at age 68 and never heard from again.

He died March 4, 1942.

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Park Board capsules

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representatives on the Sugar Creek Golf Course Committee noted the committee held its first meeting of 2018 on March 27. All available spots in the course’s youth program for this year have been filled. About

By Chris Fox 390 people will participate in the FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT The Elmhurst Park District Board youth program. held a regular meeting on April 9 at the district’s administrative office More talks about registration at 375 W. First Street. Board presi- software issues The board meeting included an dent Vincent Spaeth was absent from update about the district’s registrathe meeting. Two commissioners— tion software system, which ran at Doug Ennis and Tim Sheehan—paran unacceptably slow rate when resticipated via telephone. idents tried to sign up for programs There were no public comments. on Feb. 24. The district’s registration for summer programs will take place Sugar Creek youth program on May 5. According to district staff, filled for season A report from the park district’s the registration software has been

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running properly with no issues.

doing. The board currently does not invest in anything with a maturity in Year-end strategic plan excess of 12 months. The revisions progress report allow investments with a maturity of The meeting featured a 2017 year- 18 months. The extended maturity end strategic plan progress report. could allow the district to increase its The report provides the final status investment earnings. report on the implementation of the district’s 2013-17 strategic plan. The Purchase of new district reportedly accomplished 23 equipment approved of the 29 plan initiatives. The other The board also voted unanimously six initiatives were deferred. Three to approve the purchases of a current of the outstanding initiatives were model year New Holland Boomer 55 shifted to the 2018 strategic plan; the Tractor-Loader for nearly $41,000 other three initiatives will be future and a current model year Land Pride long-term goals, as they were not core aerator, as well as a seeder and deemed high priorities in the dis- mower in the total amount of neartrict’s Vision 2020 Plan. The Vision ly $29,000. One of the district’s 2020 Plan, which became effective current tractors used for spring and on Jan. 1, 2018, is the district’s up- fall turf maintenance is 40 years old dated strategic plan. and scheduled for replacement. The district fleet also includes a 15-yearFourth quarter financials look old end loader used mainly for snow promising removal and material loading. The The meeting also featured a finan- new tractor loader-will replace both cial report on the fourth quarter of of those vehicles, and will be used 2017. According to the district had year round. about $16.8 million in revenue and The new implements to be used about $15.5 million in expenditures with the tractor-loader include a during 2017. The district finished mower costing about $16,500, a reportedly held about $14.9 million seeder with seed box and roller costin cash and investments at the end of ing about $8,700 and a core aerator 2017. Nearly 75 percent of the dis- costing about $3,600. The new tractrict’s investments have a maturity of tor-loader features turf tires, which less than 90 days. will reduce wear and compaction Board members voted unani- on the district’s athletic fields. The mously to approve revisions to the new 86-inch seeder will reportedly board’s investment policy. Elmhurst improve the efficiency of seeding Park District Executive Director Jim athletic fields, as it is wider than the Rogers noted that the revisions don’t current seeder and will require fewer provide any major change to the passes to seed an entire field. board’s current policy; the revisions The board will hold its next meetmerely make clear what the district is ing on April 23.

Waste hauling rates decrease for 2018 The City is under a new waste

collection and hauling contract, which provides a decrease in waste hauling rates for 2018. After a thorough bidding and review process, City Council approved a new 5-year contract with Republic Services of Melrose Park. An additional benefit in continuing with Republic Services is there will NOT be a Citywide change out of toters or a change in collection days.

The new contract maintains the same services with a few additional options listed below: • Spring clean up days remains • Free leaf pick up for two cycles in the Fall remains • New! 35-gallon toter option for waste only. (Details will be made available in the next few months.)

• New! organic (food scrap) recycling. (Details will be made available in the next few months.)

• New! Recycling options for electronic and medical sharps for a fee.

The new rates are as follows: 95-Gallon Toter -- $22.29/month 65-Gallon Toter -- $17.20/month 35-Gallon Toter -- $16.50/month Refuse Stickers -- $3.25/sticker Yard Waste Stickers -- $3.25/ sticker Organic Composting Toter rental -- $17.50/month For more information, visit elmhurst.org/refuseandrecycling.

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By Chris Fox FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 Board held a meeting on April 10 at the District 205 Center, 162 S. York St. All seven board members attended the meeting, which lasted over 3 hours, 30 minutes.

struction at the elementary level. The staff members discussed the district’s recent usage of the Fountas and Pinnell reading levels to assess student benchmarks. The district began using the Fountas and Pinnell assessments at the beginning of the current school year. Students are assessed three times during the school year. In the assessment, students read a portion of text out loud. Teachers evaluate if the students mispronounce words or correct themselves. The students read the remainder of the text themselves. Teachers then talk to students about the text to come up with a comprehension score.

The staff members also noted that the acceleration periods during the school day provide a extra dose of literacy instruction. The acceleration periods include instruction from specialists. The staff members told the board the acceleration periods are bringing about positive results and helping students grow as readers.

Public comments include opposition to class sizes at Edison There were four comments during the public participation segment of the meeting. Three of the commenters were parents of students at Edison Elementary School who expressed their opposition to the class sizes for third-graders during the upcoming 2018-19 school year. The parents said both of the school’s two third- Discussion on middle grade classes during the next school school boundary lines The board meeting also featured year will include nearly 30 students. a presentation regarding a boundary study conducted by Crawford GIS National Merit Consulting of Delaware, Ohio. MatScholars recognized The meeting also included recog- thew Cropper, the president of the nition of nine York High School se- company, participated online to disniors who have been named finalists cuss is findings. Cropper’s presenby the National Merit Scholarship tation noted that during the current Corporation. To be considered for a 2017-18 school year, Bryan Middle Merit Scholarship award, semifinal- School had a capacity of 775 stuists must fulfill several requirements dents, and had 721 enrolled students. to advance to the finalist level. The Churchville Middle School had a nine York students who have been capacity of 600 students, with 565 named finalists for the honor are enrolled, while Sandburg’s capacity Hannah Cronin, Matthew Dardick, was 800 students, with 691 enrolled.

Linnea Dierksheide, Courtney Jopes, Cropper provided a couple of options Carina Kanzler, Luke Rozmus, An- for changing the boundaries within shul Shah, Katherine Tomaska and the district. The study was reportedly aligned with potential facility conChristopher Ziebert. siderations regarding the district’s master facility plan.

Presentation on elementary Board member Chris Blum stated reading instruction given Mary Henderson, the district’s as- he thought it would be more prusistant superintendent for learning dent to change the district’s boundand teaching, joined other district ary lines. Blum said it would make staff members in giving a presen- more sense to change the lines in a tation about improving reading in- few years, after any potential up-

dates are carried out to the district’s schools. Superintendent David Moyer responded that the boundary study is a tentative and theoretical concept that could be slightly different in the future.

Proposal for updated fees presented Chris Whelton, the district’s assistant superintendent for finance and operations, provided a presentation detailing a proposal for updated student fees. Whelton said the board will vote on the proposal at its next meeting. The proposal calls for an increase in the student fee for pre-kindergarten from the current $91 to $103 in the 2018-19 school year.

The kindergarten fee would rise from $141 to $153. The fee for students in grades 1-5 would drop from $172 to $163. The fee for students in grades 6-8 would drop from $205 to $203.

The proposal also includes new athletic fees. The proposal calls for keeping the four-tier system for York athletic fees. The tiers are based on a sport’s cost per participant. Each fee would reportedly cover 20 percent of a net cost per participant. The fee for Tier 1 sports would drop from $125 to $100. The Tier 2 fee would rise from $150 to $155. The Tier 3 fee would rise from $175 to $200, while the Tier 4 fee would increase from $200 to $250. The new proposal also calls for changing from a family cap to a per-student cap; the per-student cap would be $400.

Update on mobile learning initiative Mark Cohen, the district’s superintendent for innovation and growth, joined other staff members to provide the board with an update on the district’s mobile learning initiative.

Cohen noted that the initiative began with a pilot program at York during the 2012-13 school year. The initiative offered iPads, Chromebooks and the opportunity for students to bring their own devices. Chromebooks were expanded at York and introduced to the district’s middle schools

Young students invited to share their version of history Children have a way of painting a picture of history that is endearing, creative—and often humorous.

Each spring, Elmhurst second grade schoolchildren are encouraged to share their unique takes on local history through the annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest.

The Elmhurst Heritage Foundation and the Elmhurst History Museum invite aspiring young historians to participate in the 18th Annual Ruth Strand Poster Contest. Children in second grade who attend any Elmhurst elementary school are eligible to submit an entry.

Poster forms will be distributed to second grade Elmhurst teachers and interested participants may also pick up forms and contest rules at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. in Elmhurst, or download the form at www.elmhursthistory.org on the home page.

The poster contest recognizes the many gifts of Elmhurst resident Ms. Ruth Strand (1904-1999) who was director of the Elmhurst Public Library for 20 years and a founding member of the Elmhurst History Museum. The contest has been held since 2000 to honor Ms. Strand’s valuable contributions to the

Elmhurst community, and especially her devotion to children, history, and education.

The subject for the poster contest is any aspect of Elmhurst history, and submissions should feature an original drawing by the student with a brief description. Posters must be submitted using the official contest entry form. All entries must be received at the Elmhurst History Museum by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 4, 2018.

Contest winners will receive special prizes, and schools with ten or more participants will receive a $100 donation from the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation to their school library. Winners and their families will be honored at a reception in the Elmhurst History Museum’s Education Center on Wednesday, May 23, at 4 p.m. In addition, the contest winners will be invited to march in the Elmhurst Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28 and be recognized by the City Council on Monday, June 4.

Posters will be displayed at the museum throughout the summer months, and winning entries will be exhibited at Elmhurst City Hall.

For more information, visit elmhursthistory.org or call 630-833-1457.

during the 2013-14 year. In the 201516 year, Chromebooks were purchased for students in grades 6-12. In 2016-17, Chromebooks were used by students in grades 5-12. In the current school year, Chromebooks are in use by students in grades 3-12.

Cohen stated that a pilot program for students in kindergarten through second grade showed iPads were preferred over Chromebooks for students in kindergarten and first grade.

Touchscreen Chromebooks were recommended for second-graders.

Based on the findings from the pilot program, a student to device ratio of 2:1 is recommended for kindergarten, while a 1:1 ratio is recommended for second-graders. Additionally, Cohen noted that the increase in mobile devices means the district won’t need its computer labs; the space that the computer labs occupied will be repurposed, he said.

Wight & Co to seek public input on master facility plan The board voted unanimously to approve an agreement with its architecture firm—Wight and Company—for community engagement and support in an amount not to exceed $5,000. Moyer noted that to date, Wight and Company has written off about $68,000 worth of charges to the district in work related to the development of the district’s master facility plan. Wight will reportedly bring another presentation to the board on April 24.

Schedule of meetings to engage community In reaching out to the community for feedback during the development of the master facility plan, the district

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will conduct four community engagement meetings in May. All community members are welcome to attend the meetings. Each meeting will reportedly feature the same presentation. One meeting will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 12 at York High School. The other meetings will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Churchville (Monday, May 14), Bryan (Wednesday, May 23) and Sandburg (Wednesday, May 30).

The district’s focus group meetings originally planned to take place in April have been put on hold as district staff tries to align its schedule of upcoming meetings.

The board’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 24.

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Emerson School holds first-ever STEAM event On Friday, March 23, Emerson Elementary School, with support from the Elmhurst Public Library, held an all-school literacy and MakerSpace event called “Full STEAM Ahead: Read and Make Around Emerson.” Students at every grade level rotated through three stations during the event. At each station, they read a book and then completed a corresponding STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) activity.

Activities included: • Making a secret agent parachute • Creating a ‘Makey-Makey’ invention • Building a tin foil boat • Programming an ‘Ozobot’ to follow the route of a character in a book

• Writing a program for a ‘Groovy Cat on Scratch Jr.’ • Building 3-Dimensional shapes • Making the longest paper chain (with just one piece of paper!)

• Programming a robot mouse to reach a cookie • Building the tallest tower The activities were designed to build students’ abilities in the area of the four Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, and Critical Thinking. Students rose to the challenge, identifying creative solutions to problems and working together to do amazing things.

The books and activities were coordinated by Emerson Librarian Lauren Blanford. The stations were run by Emerson teachers and parent volunteers.

Fourth graders Baron Smelser and Sophia Fallon build a structure out of tape and cardboard tubes. The goal was to get a pom-pom ball all the way through their structure, into a cup sitting on the floor.

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Above: Kindergarten students Patrick Source and Avery Willard build letters out of LEGOs. It was just one of several activities children took part in for Emerson Elementary School’s STEAM event.

Right: These Emerson third graders (from left): Ethan Czerwinski, Angelo Grandolfo, and Robert Ruscitti stand by the tower they created out of KEVA blocks. The students built towers after reading the book “Iggy Peck, Architect.”

After reading “To Give a Mouse a Cookie,” these Emerson first grade These Emerson second grade students program a “Code-A-Pillar” to follow a specific path. They are students program a robot mouse to navigate the path to a cookie. (from left): Evan Styzen, Ethan Matusek, Susanna Akkathara and Joaquin Pinedo. It was just one of the Pictured are (from left): Sydney Madlangbayan, Klarrisa Chavez and activities of the STEAM curriculum.

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Listening intently

Second grade students listen to “The Book of Animal Poetry” before participating in their activity. It was all part of the STEAM event held recently at Emerson School.

Author Devin Murphy to appear at Elmhurst library Acclaimed author Devin Murphy visits Elmhurst Public Library on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. to share his experience writing his debut novel The Boat Runner. The New York Times describes the book as “chilling” and “riveting.”

The Boat Runner is the story of a wealthy Dutch family whose lives are upended over the course of the WWII Nazi occupation. The story follows the youngest son through the forests of France, the stormy beaches of England, and deep within the secret missions of the German Navy as he is

confronted with the moral dilemma that will change his life forever.

Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at Bradley University and his fiction has appeared in over 60 literary journals and anthologies.

He lives in Chicago. The Boat Runner is his first novel.

There is a brief Q&A and book signing after the presentation. Copies of The Boat Runner will be available for purchase.

More information at elmlib.org/author. Register online, in person, or by calling (630) 279-8696.

Knights of Columbus and ICCP football to host Craft Beer Dinner The Knights of Columbus and the IC Catholic Prep (ICCP) Football Program will be hosting a craft beer dinner on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Elmhurst. Guests will enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner prepared and served by the talented staff of Francesca’s Amici. Each course will be paired with an accompanying craft beer selected by Doti Liquors.

The menu for the evening will include Insalata Panzanella, Funghi con Polenta, Rigatoni alla Bolognese, Filetto di Manzo con Patate and Dolce di Pane al Caffe. The accompanying craft Beer pairings will

include Goose Island 4 Star Pils, Two Brothers Domaine DuPage, Miskatonic IPA, Lagunitas Hop and Stoopid, Lagunitas Aunt Sally.

Tickets to this event are $75 per person and may be purchased online at www.elmhurstkofc.org. Please note that this event is only open to adults 21 and over. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 537 S. York Road in Elmhurst.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the funding of the IC Catholic Prep Football 2018-2019 season. For questions about this event, please contact Marya Gibbons at knightoutevents@gmail.com.

GreenMan Theatre holds auditions for ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’

GreenMan Theatre will hold auditions later this month for David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play, “Glengarry Glen Ross.” Auditions will be held April 22, 23, and 24 starting at 7 pm. The production will run June 8-17 and is intended for mature audiences. “Glengarry Glen Ross” won the 1984 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and concerns a group of smalltime cut-throat real estate salesmen. Frank Rich, writing about the original production in the New York Times, called it one of Mamet’s best plays and cited Mamet’s “command of dialogue” and “mastery of theatrical form.”

About auditions Auditions will be held at GreenMan’s performance space at 232 S. York St. in Elmhurst. Actors interested in auditioning should request an audition appointment time on one of the audition dates by emailing gmttauditions@gmail.com. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script with other actors. Callbacks, if needed, will be scheduled for April 25. There is no pay. GreenMan’s artistic director, David Soria, will direct GreenMan’s Showcase production. “Glengarry Glen Ross” is the final production of the 14th season. There are roles for 7 men, playing real estate salesmen, the manager of the real estate office, a customer, and a policeman. For additional information, visit the theatre’s website at www. greenmantheatre.org or call 630-464-2646.

Upcoming free events for the community Elmhurst Presbyterian Church, located at 367 Spring Rd., is hosting free events over the next few months and the community is invited.

On Friday, April 20 from 6-7:30 p.m., the church is offering a Free Family Yoga Night for the community. Infants to senior adults will be learning some new postures snacks and water provided. Bring your own mat.

On Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m., the nationally-recognized Elmhurst Concert Choir and Chamber Choir

is performing a free concert at Elmhurst Presbyterian that is open to the community. Free and open to all.

On Saturday, June 23 from 12-4 p.m., the church will host its first-ever Pride Block Party for our LGBTQ members, friends, family and community. There will be live music performed by Elmhurst’s own Cathy Richardson and by Scottie Long.

There will be a bouncy obstacle course, face-painting, tattoos, lawn games, and the Great Tacos food truck. Free and open to the public.

The Villa Park VFW Post 2801 Auxiliary recently finalized its Voice of Democracy & Patriot Pen scholarship programs. Among the participants were students from York High School, Willowbrook High School, Timothy Christian Middle School, St. Pius Catholic School, Immanuel Lutheran School and Churchville Middle School.

Recipients were awarded with monetary gifts, certificates, and a pin at the Award and Recognition Ceremony held at VFW Post 2801 last month.

Voice of Democracy is a program where high school students complete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme.

The 2017-18 theme was “ Our Hope for the Future.”

Student can advance to four different level, post, district, state and national. With each level they advance, they can earn more scholarship funds for college. The Post 1st place winners advance to the district level.

Six awards were given to students from the following schools: 1st place – York High School $250 2nd place - Willowbrook High School $200 3rd place - Willowbrook High School $150 4th place – Willowbrook High School $100 5th place – Willowbrook High School $75 6th place – Willowbrook High School $50 Patriot Pen is a program for middle school students, who are also given a patriotic theme on which to write. Students also have the opportunity to advance at the same level as the high schoolers. The theme for 2017-18 was “America’s Gift to my Generation.”

This year six awards were presented to the students from the following schools: 1st place - Immanuel Lutheran School $150 2nd place - Immanuel Lutheran School $125 3rd place - Timothy Christian School $100 4th place - Timothy Christian School $75 5th place - Timothy Christian School $50 6th place - Timothy Christian School $25 In addition, three $25 incentive awards were given away at the ceremony. Teachers were also honored and given a small monetary gift.

Post 2801 congratulates all the students as well as the teachers and parents and hopes they participate again next year.

A big thanks to the Scholarship Committee, which includes: Marilyn Pairano, Mary Ciszek, Aishya Clark, Debbie Wesoloski and Kathy Cumbee.

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DuPage County ranked ‘Healthiest in Illinois’ The DuPage County Health Department is pleased to announce that DuPage County has once again been recognized as the healthiest county in Illinois. The county rankings, developed by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, are based on quality of life factors such as longevity and overall health status, including physical and mental health.

Health Outcomes (how healthy we are) and Health Factors (how healthy we can be) detail the rankings of the counties in all 50 states.

DuPage County has been in the top five in both categories for several years, and is currently ranked at No. 1 in both categories among the 102 counties in Illinois.

The report, County Health Rankings 2018 includes interactive maps that offer an overview of the county health rankings in Illinois.

“We take pride in consistently ranking among the healthiest counties in the state,” said Health Department Executive Director Karen Ayala. “The health department continues to place a high priority on identifying the health needs of the residents of DuPage County, and offering programs that ensure healthy living.”

DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin agreed.

“We welcome this designation from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and strive to make DuPage County healthier every year,” he said. “Our county is home to

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The rankings are the result of strong county-wide partnerships that meet the priority health needs of the county,

Health Department releases latest data on childhood obesity in DuPage County The DuPage County Health Department has released the latest obesity data for DuPage County in a publication titled “Childhood Obesity in DuPage County (December 2017).”

What the data say: After a decline in recent years, the obesity rate holds steady among school-aged youth. In 2016-2017, more than one-in-seven (14.8 percent) kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade public school students in DuPage County had obesity.

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Reducing the rates of obesity is critical to improving the health of DuPage County. Obesity during childhood and adolescence may lead to health problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, fatty liver disease, joint problems, and asthma. In addition, obesity in children and adolescents may be associated with lower academic achievement, depression, behavioral problems, low self-esteem, and lower quality

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Children who have obesity are more likely to become adults with obesity. Changes made now will not only affect today’s children but will have a positive, compounding effect as those children enter adulthood and have their own families.

The full publication on obesity in DuPage County is available at www.dupagehealth.org/dupagebmi, and for additional health indicators in DuPage County, visit www. impactdupage.org. Everyone can take action to impact their health and help reduce these rates by increasing opportunities for physical activity and healthy eating. Visit www. forwarddupage.org for recommendations for child care settings, healthcare facilities, municipalities, parents, schools, and worksites.

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(StatePoint) Misuse and abuse of drugs and alcohol among the elderly is one of the fastest growing health problems in the U.S., according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), yet it can often be mistaken for normal aging behavior.

The statistics are alarming: according to The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., 2.5 million older adults have an alcohol or drug problem; while a SAMHSA report shows that the use of illicit drugs, combining drugs with alcohol, and the nonmedical use of pharmaceuticals, results in an average of nearly 300 emergency room visits nationwide each day for those aged 65 and older.

Despite these disturbing trends, substance abuse among the elderly often goes unrecognized and untreated. According to “The Tough Talk: Aging Parents and Substance Abuse,” a new survey commissioned by WellCare Health Plans, Inc., adult children of elderly parents know very little about the drugs and alcohol their parents consume, and three-quarters say it’s possible that they may not even know if their parent had a substance abuse problem, likely mistaking the signs -- such as slurred speech, dozing off and confusion -- for normal behaviors of aging.

“While family members may not feel equipped to identify an abuse problem, they are often the ones who can best spot changes in behaviors that could indicate one exists,” said Kevin Middleton, Psy.D., vice president, behavioral health, WellCare. “Given the seri-

ous consequences that overuse or abuse of drugs and alcohol can have on seniors, it’s important to look for those signs and also ask questions that will help determine if and what kind of help is needed.”

Dr. Middleton advises those with aging loves ones to be aware of the following.

• Life Changes Can Trigger Abuse: Retirement, the death of a spouse or dear friend, the loss of a pet and other significant life events, are times when the elderly are most likely to begin misusing or abusing drugs and alcohol.

• Signs of a Potential Problem: Many older people will hide their problem out of shame, and while substance abuse can mimic symptoms of other diseases, always consider the possibility of abuse if there are any major changes in behaviors, such as loss of interest in hobbies, activities or socializing, as well as changes in appetite and sleeping habits. Other signs to be aware of are noticeable memory loss, slurred speech and confusion.

• Asking Questions is the First Step: At times when loved ones appear sober and alert, start asking questions about their use of drugs and alcohol and if they think they have a problem. Speak frankly about your concerns and the risks of substance abuse, but also be sympathetic to the difficulties with which they’re dealing.

• Seek Help: If you do suspect a substance abuse problem, contact his or her health care provider and discuss the best approach to getting appropriate treatment.

For more tips and information on managing substance abuse for aging parents, visit WellCare’s blog

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Identifying substance abuse can be challenging, particularly when it comes to the elderly. However,

addressing the issue quickly is critical. If you’ve detected signs of a problem, start by asking the right questions.

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Minh Luu, MD, a boardcertified general surgeon, has joined Elmhurst Clinic and is accepting new patients at the Clinic’s office in Elmhurst at 1200 S. York St., Suite 2000 in the Center for Health on the Elmhurst Hospital campus. To make an appointment, call (331) 2219004 or visit www.EEHealth. org/schedule.

Dr. Luu joins the Elmhurst Clinic from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago where he served as Surgery Clerkship Director and Associate Residency Program Director. He is currently an Associate Professor of Surgery at Rush Medical College in Chicago.

Dr. Luu received his medical degree from Rush Medical College, and completed his general surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center/Cook County Hospital and fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at NorthShore University Health System.

Dr. Luu’s clinical interests include gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary cancers (esophageal, gastric, gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), neuroendocrine, pancreatic, liver, colon), hernias (hiatal/paraesophageal, ventral, inguinal), solid organ diseases (adrenal, spleen, liver), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and bariatric surgery.

Elmhurst Clinic is a multispecialty physician practice with more than 115 professionals who have served Chicago’s western suburbs since 1952.

Elmhurst Clinic physicians practice in more than 20 specialties at 12 locations in Elmhurst, Addison, Bloomingdale, Lombard, Oak Park, Hinsdale and Westchester. For more information, visit www.

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Stellar performances and exquisite music bring the Elmhurst Symphony’s season to a rousing conclusion on Saturday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. when Baird Dodge, the principal second violin of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, stars in an evening of thrilling performances featuring music of well-loved European composers. Stanger Young Artist Audition winner, violist Aditi Prakash, also joins the orchestra as a featured soloist. Our guest artists and the ESO, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Stephen Alltop, will take you on a musical journey through Europe as Dodge plays music of SaintSaëns and Prakash performs the first movement of Walton’s Concerto for Viola and Orchestra.

Also on the program are Weber’s Overture to Oberon and Hindemith’s Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber. This is a concert you will not want to miss.

Generous sponsors of the concert are Keith and Irmgard Olson (scores for the music of Weber, Saint-Saëns, and Hindemith) and the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst (music for Prakash’s performance.)

The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra performs at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd. in Elmhurst. The church has accessible parking and facilities; parking is free. The concert experience at ECRC is enhanced by the informative and lively discussion, Behind the Music Stand, led by audience favorite Dr. Ted Hatmaker, which takes place at 5:45 p.m. prior to the concert.

Concert tickets are $35 for adults, $32 for seniors, and $12 for students. Group and family rates are also available. Subscribe to the 2018-19 season at the concert and receive the early bird rate on tickets and a Symphony bar. Subscribers can choose a series of three, four or five concerts for the upcoming season. For tickets and info, visit elmhurstsymphony.org or call 630-9410202 The 57th season of the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra is made possible in part by grants from the City of Elmhurst, the Illinois Arts Council (a state agency), the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and 90.9FM WDCB, Chicago’s Home for Jazz.

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In addition to breakfast staples like bagels and muffins, the breakfast includes a yogurt bar; an omelette station; a savory station with bacon, eggs, sausage, and tater tots; and a sweet station with pancakes, French toast, and made-to-order doughnuts. Guest will also receive an activity booklet where they can learn about the production and collect the actors’ autographs.

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Lizzadro Museum plans move to Oak Brook in 2019

By Dee Longfellow

FOR THE ELMHURST INDEPENDENT

The Elmhurst Independent recently had a chance to catch up with Dorothy Asher, executive director of the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, located in Wilder Park. She confirmed the rather sad news -- the Museum will be moving to Oak Brook, expecting to re-open in the fall of 2019. Until then, the Museum will remain open in Elmhurst, with programs operating as usual through the remainder of 2018 and into 2019, as needed.

The Museum has been struggling with its limited, antiquated space and its difficult access for visitors for the last several years.

“We worked with the Elmhurst Park District and the City of Elmhurst to try to come up with a better

solution,” Asher said. “Unfortunately, we were not able to meet the primary goals of everyone involved.”

The Museum does not own the land where it currently sits. When it vacates the building, it will become the property of the Elmhurst Park District.

“As the Lizzadro family preserves a private collection, going to our own land made not only financial sense but also allows us to have control of our grounds and parking,” Asher said.

The Museum will be moving to 1220 Kensington Road in Oak Brook, a 34,000 square-foot two-story building that sits on 3.1 acres of land at the corner of Jorie Boulevard and Kensington Road. The first floor

See LIZZADRO, Page 25

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Resident addresses State Bar Association

Karen Enright, a long-time Elmhurst resident, recently gave a presentation on Jury Selection at an Illinois State Bar Association meeting. Pictured are (from left): Rick B. Foster, Hon. Elizabeth M. Budzinski, Brion W. Doherty, Enright, and the Hon. Thomas V. Lyons, II.

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Gorgeous 3-Story Home!

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Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, beautiful millwork and a grand limestone fireplace. The master bedroom suite features a sitting room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and coffee/ beverage bar. The master bathroom features a steam room and radiant heated flooring. The spacious and bright third floor can be used as an au-pair suite, guest room, playroom, exercise room or second office. The lower level features a custom wine cellar, 120” retractable projection screen, elegant bar and gorgeous details throughout. Field/Sandburg/York. This stunning home will check off everything on your wish list! $1,285,000

Exceptional Home situated on a beautiful block in walking distance to downtown Elmhurst! This elegant home offers 4 levels of luxurious living with a floor plan designed for family and entertaining. Walnut hardwood flooring throughout, $1,285,000

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Move right into this 4 bed / 2.5, brick & stone MacDougall ranch in sought-after Lincoln school neighborhood. Not your typical McDougall w/ bonus closet space, an attached half bath, updated kitchen w/ granite counters, refinished

Move right into this 4 bed / 2.5, brick & stone MacDougall ranch in sought-after Lincoln school neighborhood. Not your typical McDougall w/ bonus closet space, an attached half bath, updated kitchen w/ granite counters, refinished hardwood floors, vinyl replacement windows, 2 fireplaces, a knock your socks off finished basement w/ 4th bedroom, full bathroom, family room w/ fireplace, tons of storage & custom-built bar/game room area for entertaining. Oversized inside & out w/ generous room sizes & on a 57 x 141 professionally landscaped, fenced lot w/ a 2.5 car garage w/ built in storage shelves. $475,000

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Cherry Farm!

Cherry Farm!

This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of $849,900 NEW PRICE!

Heart of Elmhurst

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Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace. First floor

Don’t miss out on this center of town Colonial situated on a double lot and walking distance to downtown Elmhurst, Metra, Award winning schools, and all Elmhurst amentities! Separate formal dining room and living room with fireplace.

First floor family room addition. 4 bedrooms up plus a first floor office or potential 5th bedroom/inlaw arrangement. Bathrooms on each level, including basement. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliance package. 2 car attached garage.

The lot could be subdivided into two 50x150 lots with a Cottage Hill address! $675,000

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Danby Woods Colonial

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This Adams built 2-story is as clean as a whistle with the pride of ownership throughout. A walk to town location in Elmhurst’s sought-after Cherry Farm subdivision with a 1 block walk to the IL Prairie Path. This home boasts over 5,000 SF of finished living space with a huge eatin kitchen with island overlooking yard and sunken family room with fireplace, 6 bedroom potential, 3.5 baths, home office up or down, a fully finished basement, a 2car attached garage, & a professionally landscaped yard with rear elevated deck with gazebo & paver brick patio. $849,900

You’re sure to be impressed w/ this ‘Southern Living’ gem w/ custom fluted trim on all 3 floors, separate formals, 1st floor laundry/mudrm, eat-in kitchen, 1st floor family rm, & custom-built fireplace mantels. 4 BRs up, 3 w/ direct bathroom access, 3 fireplaces, one w/ dual exposure to the master BR & master bath. 2 magnificent libraries, a lower level in-law arrangement w/ private bath & wet bar w/ sink, fridge & dishwasher. Covered porch & 2nd floor veranda overlooking a expansive paver brick patio & large yard w/ irrigation & impressive landscaping, a heated 2 car attached garage w/ epoxy floors, & charming Coach House! $699,900

Sprawling Ranch

Sprawling Ranch

Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-desac location in south Elmhurst. Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park. The breathtaking views of the backyard $699,900

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Oversized ranch on a 1/2 acre parcel with a premier cul-de-sac location in south Elmhurst.

Over 3,200 SF + a finished basement & 2.5 car attached garage that backs up to Butterfield Park.

The breathtaking views of the backyard oasis are captured in every room. Huge master suite & family room additions on back with vaulted ceilings, skylights, & direct access to wrap-around deck. Professionally manicured grounds w/ lush, mature landscaping/irrigation system.

As spacious as they come, this ranch offers 4 BR’s, 4 full baths, a formal dining room w/ wet bar, 1st floor laundry, tons of storage, & can entertain the largest gatherings all year round. $699,900

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Prairie Path Apartment

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Squeaky clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent. Heat and Water Included. Newly refinished hardwood floors, outdoor deck overlooks Prairie Path. Located above Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Available ASAP.

Squeaky clean 2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment for rent. Heat and Water Included. Newly refinished hardwood floors, outdoor deck overlooks Prairie Path.

Located above Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. Available ASAP. Call Mickey Muisenga (630) 494-0178 $1,395

New Jefferson Build

New Jefferson Build

Great location & opportunity to work with Elmhurst’s finest custom home builders. Walking distance to top rated public or private schools -Jefferson or Visitation & to newly renovated Butterfield Park. Top flight finishes, millwork, ceiling details & $1,039,000 WISE INVESTMENT BUILDERS

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New Build on Sunnyside

New Build on Sunnyside

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with

Great opportunity to build on one of best streets in the Lincoln school district. Steps from blue ribbon Lincoln school, York HS, the Prairie Path, and the Spring Rd business district. 3880 SF, first floor office, over-sized mudroom, chef’s kitchen with island, butler pantry, formal dining, huge family room with fireplace, 3 car garage, 4 large beds up, master suite with his & hers walk-ins, master spa bath with over-sized shower and soaking tub. Ability to finish attic with additional 300 SF of 8 ft height ceiling as well as basement.

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will house the Museum and the second floor will be leased as office space.

The current facility is nearly 8,000 square feet with 4,500 square feet of exhibit area, according to Asher.

“The new building will almost double our existing space and receive a full exterior update, new entrance, drop-off lane, new landscaping and a large patio area with touch pieces,” she said. “The interior will house

a 90-seat lecture hall/multi-purpose room and expanded Museum Shop.

Exhibit space will increase to 7,500 square feet with an area for special exhibits, allowing us to improve existing displays and add some new

exhibits.”

She also said the new space includes more office space, a library/ conference and additional storage.

Asked if she had a message for the community and the readers of the In-

dependent, Asher said: “We are sad to leave such a beautiful setting in the wonderful City of Elmhurst, we are excited about the adaptive reuse of the new building in Oak Brook and future potential of the Museum.

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This rendering shows the new location of Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art at Kensington Lane and Jorie Blvd. in Oak Brook. The existing 34,000 sq. ft. two-story building sits on 3.1 acre of land. The Museum will be on the first floor and the second floor will be leased office space. The interior will include a 90-seat lecture hall/multi-purpose room and an expanded Museum Shop.

Pictured at left is a rendering of the building planned for the new location of the Lizzadro Museum.

According to Director Dorothy Asher, the move will not be made until 2019, but she’s not sure when at this time. The new building will almost double the size of the Museum’s existing space and will receive a full exterior update, new entrance, dropoff lane, new landscaping and a large patio area with handson art pieces.

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It is part of Walmart’s total capital expenditures of approximately $11 billion for Fiscal Year 2019, outlined last October and reiterated in February 2018.

The company recently reported strong comp sales growth of 2.1% for the fiscal year ending Jan. 31, 2018, indicating shoppers are responding well to the company’s business strategy.

“At Walmart, we are always looking for better ways to serve our customers, both in store

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New innovations include: Online grocery pickup Illinois customers can order Walmart groceries and pick them up while still wearing a seatbelt. The service is free and prices in the Walmart online grocery are the same as those in-store.

Mobile Express ‘Scan & Go’ Customers can scan items while shopping instore, pay instantly and skip the checkout line.

Pickup towers The tower allows customers to pick up their online orders instantly by scanning a bar code sent to their smartphone. To use the tower, customers choose items at Walmart.com and select the Pickup option at checkout.

O’Hare’s CBP is first line of defense against drugs Mail facility leads nation with 9,800+ narcotics seizures

According to a release, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Chicago O’Hare International Mail Facility are taking the detection of hazardous chemicals and drugs to another level. Since November, officers at the International Mail Facility have been using a hand-held device as a screening tool to analyze packages that may contain common drugs and industrial chemicals.

The Gemini™ uses analytical techniques to screen packages.

“We use the Gemini™ daily,” said CBP Officer Francis Byrne. “We analyze somewhere between 30 and 200 samples a day. Before we had it, we had to send everything to the lab,

which could take a couple of weeks to identify. Now we can identify something immediately and make sure the substance doesn’t end up on the streets. It’s a great aid and keeps the officers safe.”

“The Gemini™ is a great tool for the officers to have,” said CBP’s Chicago lab Branch Chief Neele Shepard. “It has a large database within the system, but if the system can’t identify the substance, they can send us a sample that we can run against our larger database.”

So far this year the Chicago International Mail Facility leads the nation with more than 9,800 narcotic seizures. These include cocaine, heroin, marijuana, steroids, designer drugs and fentanyl.

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Here it is, your vacation bucket list for 2018 The list of new attractions, major anniversaries, and travel trends in Wisconsin for 2018 lives up to the state’s penchant for fun in the most original, quirky, classy and carefree ways.

Get Ready for Some Big Bashes Harley-Davidson celebrates its 115th anniversary with a big bash in its hometown of Milwaukee, Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Join in the parties at the Harley-Davidson Museum and local dealerships. And yes, there will be an epic parade through the city, just as we’ve come to expect from this venerable brand. Bonus: It’s also the 35th anniversary of H.O.G., short for Harley Owners Group. Can’t make it to Milwaukee? You can always head to Prague where they’ll be holding an anniversary event July 5-8. This company never does anything small.

The Great River Road has officially achieved octogenarian status, at least as the designated scenic route along the Mississippi River from where it springs in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to New Orleans. (We all know this waterway has been around for millennia.) Established in 1938 by stringing together existing roads, auto tours and state trunks, it is Wisconsin’s only National Scenic Byway. Make this the year to visit all 33 historic river towns, some dating back to the 1600s, along the 250-mile Wisconsin stretch of the byway.

The American Club in Kohler marks its centennial this year. The Kohler Co. – yes, the plumbing empire – built the hotel in 1918 as the dormitory for immigrant factory workers. It’s located directly across the street from the Kohler plant. Back then, this Tudor-style building had a bowling alley, barbershop and pub, plus rooms and meals for single employees. Today this elegant Five-Star Five-Diamond hotel is favored by golfers, spa-goers and foodies. Watch for resort celebrations and special packages to mark the momentous milestone.

Make Time for Family Fun The Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center in Manitowoc opens this July.

This 29,000 square-foot ag center, the largest of its kind in Wisconsin, is dedicated to the discovery of where food comes from, how it’s produced, who’s producing it, and why all that is important. Sure to be popular – a birthing barn where visitors can watch calves being born. While dairy will be the main draw, look for displays showcasing the diversity of Wisconsin agriculture, from cranberries to potatoes.

Visitors will leave with a sense of the state’s agricultural past, present and future.

Noah’s Ark Waterpark in Wisconsin Dells is adding a new king cobra-themed waterslide for 2018, and not just any cobra-themed waterslide mind you, but the tallest and longest of its kind in the world. “Raja™ - The World’s Largest King Cobra” will have riders racing side-by-side on two-per-

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire son tubes from six stories up, snaking also a pop-up coffee shop to fuel all ists and album release parties too. through more than 335 feet of twists that creativity. Artisan Forge hosts art The Confluence Arts Center in Eau campus and with great collaboration and turns at speeds up to 30 mph. The jams, artisan markets, outdoor mural- Claire opens in late 2018. Built on the See BUCKET LIST, Page 28 ride finale is a 37-foot plunge into the mouth of the massive king cobra. Noah’s Ark is America’s largest waterpark, featuring more than 50 rides and attractions spread out over 70 acres.

The Green Bay Botanical Garden is hosting the LEGO® exhibit known as Nature Connects® this summer.

Sixteen larger-than-life sculptures inspired by nature – think monarch butterfly, hummingbird on a trumpet flower, and pansy in bloom – made from a half-million LEGO blocks will be on display May 25-Aug. 19. The largest of the sculptures is a herd of deer, quite fitting for Wisconsin and coming in at a whopping 84,442 pieces. This is the only stop in Wisconsin for this nationally touring exhibit.

The Milwaukee Public Museum has two special exhibits on the calendar for 2018. Opening this winter is “Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed,” an exhibit that combines authentic artifacts and hands-on activities to shed light on this civilization known for hieroglyphic script, calendar-making and mathematics. Then in the fall, it’s “Frogs: A Chorus of Colors,” offering a look at frog species, from lush rainforests to parched deserts, and their sometimes surprising and bizarre survival strategies.

Take an Art Break The Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, which opened recently, features works by internationally established artists and offers creative workshops too, with the goal of unleashing the region’s collective creative energy while starting the conversation about how art connects us all. The museum is located in the building that once housed the historic Wausau Club, a social club and banquet hall built at the turn of the 20th century. Admission to the museum is free.

The Vox will be the new, permanent home for concert series coming to Marshfield, putting the town on the music map with artists whose concert schedule may include Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago. Located in an existing vacant building, it’s one more piece of the puzzle to create a downtown arts district that already includes shops and a movie theater.

The Sylvee concert hall in Madison is scheduled to open this fall, with the first concerts announced in the spring.

Look for this 2,500-seat venue to host emerging artists, established icons, and community events too.

Artisan Forge Studios in Eau Claire is adding on, evidence of the city’s growing indie arts scene. This garage-like space, which started at 20,000 square feet, has nearly doubled in size.

It provides studio space for nearly 40 artisans ranging from metalsmiths to potters and even a “bike remixer” who creates art out of old bikes. There’s

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The Geneva Theater has undergone a multi-million-dollar historic restoration, bringing back some of the original elements from this 1928 building while adding modern amenities like surround sound, rocking leather chairs, and a dinner and wine menu. Along with films, 2018 will see the return of live chamber music to the stage here, as it was decades ago.

The Trout Museum of Art in Appleton hosts a new exhibit that offers a comprehensive photographic record of Native Americans and their landscapes. “Edward Curtis – 150 Years” chronicles the work of this Whitewater, Wisconsin-native, born in 1868, during a lifetime career that began when he built his first camera at age 12. His monumental images of Native American life across North America are captured in gold tone prints. The exhibit runs September through December.

“Bucky on Parade” takes to the streets of Madison and Dane County May 7-Sept. 12, with some 100 Bucky Badger statues, each standing six feet tall and each decorated by a different local artist, displayed throughout the area. These artsy renditions of the beloved mascot of the University of Wisconsin-Madison should be an instant selfie hit. After the public art display, the Bucky statues will be auctioned off to raise funds for charitable organizations. This is an encore to the city’s highly successful “Cows on Parade.”

Crack Open a Cold One Milwaukee Brewing Company is getting new and massive digs in the former Pabst Brewing Company distribution facility known as Building 42. This new location for the brewery is expected to open this summer and will include a large tasting room, event space, and rooftop patio with views of the city skyline and Lake Michigan. Milwaukee Brewing Company also has a brewery location in the city’s Walker’s Point neighborhood.

Giant Jones Brewing Company is bringing certified organic craft beer to Madison and Wisconsin. It will be the first certified organic brewery in the state. Sample seasonal brews in this boutique brewery’s tasting room.

O’So Brewing Company in Stevens Point is moving up in the brewing world, breaking ground this spring on a new 35,000 square foot facility sitting on 20 acres. A taproom, VIP area for parties and meetings, and a barrel-aging cellar are all included in the plans. Outside will be a beer-lovers haven with outdoor beer garden and bar. With room to spread out, future plans call for a kickball diamond, disc golf course, and walking paths through a fruit orchard and hops field.

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Explore Michigan’s fabulous Upper Peninsula Want a vacation to remember for years to come? Come and enjoy the Beauty and Serenity of the Great Northwoods in Michigan’s fabulous Upper Peninsula.

Iron County, Michigan (located in the heart of the UPPER PENINSULA) offers you the unique opportunity to escape the city and get into a world of year- round beauty at its unspoiled best. Whether it is crystal clear water or scented fresh pine forests, the abundant wildlife provides some of the world’s best hunting and fishing.

With over 300 lakes of all sizes and 700 miles of rambling river beds for canoeing, kayaking, swimming and fishing….summertime in Iron County is truly the PIXABAY PHOTO The Independent ideal time for the active outdoor Come and enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Great Northwoods in Michigan’s fabulous Upper Peninpeople.

Explore the numerous waterfalls sula. Visit www.ironcountylodging.com to plan and enjoy a great vacation. as the U.P. is home to all but one of hardships and their triumphs. Ex• Check out the NEW hiking • Rev your engines and venture Michigan’s waterfalls, with more plore what it took to settle this rug- and bicycling trails throughout the out on Iron County’s ATV and than 300 falls scattered across the ged wilderness. The Iron County county ORV connecting trails system U.P., ranging in size from under 5 Historical Museum and historic feet to more than 48 feet of verti- site will spark the imaginations cal drop. and hearts of all generations from quets Spend a day discovering the the youngest to the oldest. & ban s g in past at the Iron County Historical e wedd Don’t forget to catch all the lolakesid Museum. This historical treasure cal celebrations and festivals that is Upper Michigan’s largest local are sprinkled throughout the local museum and is located in Caspi- communities. Check out all the an, Michigan on nearly 10 acres festivities and fun at www.ironof land, a former mine site. The countylodging.com for any informuseum has 26 buildings and over mation on upcoming happenings.

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History buff presents ‘The Real Red Baron’ WWI Flying Aces on April 22 Part of current Snoopy exhibition at History Museum

This year, many special events are planned throughout the world to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The year 1918 was also when one of the war’s most notorious enemies of the Allies was finally put to rest: Germany’s Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron. Before he died on April 21, 1918 at the age of 25, the “Bloody Red Baron” had shot down nearly 80 Allied planes.

Who was the Red Baron and what role did these daring aviators play during The Great War? The Elmhurst History Museum will answer those questions and more

during a fascinating program on the history of World War I aviators on Sunday, April 22 at 2 p.m.

“The Real Red Baron: Manfred von Richthofen and the WWI Aviators” takes place in the Museum’s Education Center, located at 120 E. Park Ave. The program will be presented

by Peter Fritzsche, a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign professor of history and author of nine books, including the award-winning Life and Death in the Third Reich (2008) and the recently-published An Iron Wind: Europe Under Hitler. Fritzsche will explore the myth and reality of the chivalrous solo pilots who played a legendary role during World War I and across the 20th century—including the infamous Red Baron. Participants will learn about the origins of the “dog fight” and its obsolescence

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by the end of the Great War, which killed off many of the most famous aces. The audience will also hear about new squadron leaders like Hermann Goering who followed the WWI aces and facilitated the rise of the Nazis. A question and answer session will follow the talk.

Registration for this program is required and may be made online at elmhursthistory.org (in the Adult Programs section) or by calling 630-530-6879. Admission is free to members of the Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, and $5 for non-members.

The “Real Red Baron” program is presented in connection with the Elmhurst History Museum’s current exhibit, “Snoopy and the Red Baron,” a new traveling exhibit from the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, CA.

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Professor Peter Fritzsche will presents a program on The Real Red Baron and the WWI Aviators at Elmhurst History Museum on April 22. It’s part of the current exhibit at the Museum, “Snoopy and the Red Baron.”

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IC Catholic Prep baseball team defeats Fenton and Guerin Prep

Knights steal 11 bases in game

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

Take it away

York freshman Lauren Derkowski pitches against Downers Grove South in the Dukes 4-2 road victory over the Mustangs on Wed. April 11.

CHRIS FOX PHOTO Elmhurst Independent

The IC Catholic Prep baseball team went 2-1 during a recent three-game stretch against Wheaton Academy, Fenton and Guerin Prep.

The Knights started the week with a 4-1 loss to Wheaton Academy in a MSC Blue Division game. IC Catholic Prep took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, but Wheaton scored three in the bottom of the frame and added another run in the third inning.

Griffen Eichhorn, CJ Slowinski, CJ West, Andrew Falduto and Michael Liszka each had a hit for the Knights. West had the team’s only RBI that scored Eichhorn. The Knights did steal six bases in the game with West and Eichhorn each swiping two. West took the loss. He allowed six hits, three earned runs and struck out six in six innings of work.

IC Catholic Prep then upended Fenton 13-3 in MSC Blue play at Redmond Park in Bensenville. Fenton led 2-1 after the third inning, but the Knights quickly took the lead with four runs in the fourth. IC Catholic Prep added a single run in the fifth and then tacked on four in the sixth and three in the seventh.

The Knights had nine hits in the contest.

Falduto went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. Slowinski went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and four RBI. Peter Sykora went 2-for-3 with a run scored. Tommy Ryan was 1-for-3 with three RBI and two walks. Slowinski and Ryan each doubled in the game.

The Knights again were proficient on the base paths with 11 stolen bases. Falduto stole four bases, while Eichhorn had two.

Seven different IC Catholic Prep players stole bases.

Falduto was the winning pitcher. He struck out seven and allowed only two hits in five innings. Jake Lytton pitched two inning and fanned two.

In an 11-0 win over Guerin Prep in MSC crossover action, the Knights scored six in the second and four more in the third to put the game out of reach. IC Catholic Prep had eight hits. Slowinski went 2-for-2 with two runs scored. Ryan Malek went 2-for-2 with a run scored and three RBI. Ryan, Falduto and Lytton each had an RBI. Malek had a double.

The Knights stole four bases in the game.

Malek pitched the first 3 2/3 innings and picked up the win. He allowed two hits and struck out five. Jack Enright pitched the final 1 1/3 innings and had one strikeout to top off the shutout.

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York at. Downers Grove South: Softball action CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

York Dukes junior Katherine Karnatz waits for her pitch against the DGS Mustangs. Inset below: Isabel Smith is ready at third base: The junior also hit a gametying homer in the top of the 4th.

Madison Collins, a senior, catches against the Mustangs on Wed. April 11 in Downers Grove.

Andrea Meagher, a senior, swings away.

The Dukes beat the Mustangs 4-2 for the road victory. Inset bottom right: Senior Jane Moran runs to first on a bunt during the Dukesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; away victory at Downers Grove South.

Senior Mia Tran plays second base for York.

York senior Lauren Wojcik plays first base.

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York boys lacrosse team defeats Oak Park-River Forest

York hosts Ken Scorza Invitational boys gymnastics meet Below: Dukes senior Kelvin Stevens scored a 9.0 on parallel bars to place third in the event at the Ken Scorza Invitational, hosted by York on Saturday, April 14. At right: Sophomore Charlie Cripe posted a 9.2 on the horizontal bar to help York take second (behind only Deerfield) out of nine teams at the invite.

Leonard scores 4 goals against Glenbrook South; McGovern has 3 goals in OPRF win

By Mike Miazga

CHRIS FOX PHOTOS Elmhurst Independent

CORRESPONDENT

The York boys lacrosse team split a pair of recent contests.

The Dukes dropped an 8-7 non-conference game to Glenbrook South and also were 12-3 winners against Oak Park-River Forest in West Suburban Conference play. Through mid-last week the Dukes were 4-4-1 overall and 1-1 in WSC action.

In the Glenbrook South game, David Leonard had four goals and one assist. John McGovern had three goals and one assist in the Oak Park-River Forest win. Sam Becton added a goal, an assist and 10 groundballs in the OPRF game.

Through mid-last week, Leonard was leading the team in both goals with 24 and assists with 15.

In those first nine games, York coach Don Canfield has seen his offense take the next step. “We started this season very inexperienced on offense,” he explained. “I am very happy with the progress that has been made. We are learning and getting more comfortable and confident on the offensive side. We move the ball well and have a couple guys who can create on their own, so if we put it all together we can be dangerous.”

Canfield said while his defense has

played well, there are several aspects that must be worked on. “Defensively we have played well for most of the time, but we’ve had too many breakdowns that have led to goals,” he said. “We also have had games where we had too many penalties and that always hurts.”

York is using three goalies this season. “Our goalies have played well for us this year,” he said. “We have three very talented goalies and are comfortable with any of the three in the cage.”

Also playing well for the Dukes of late is John McGovern and Sam Becton. “John McGovern has stepped up for us recently on attack and has been making plays,” said Canfield. “Same Becton has been a solid midfielder for us this season and recently has been a vacuum on groundballs.”

York was scheduled to play in Indiana over the weekend against Culver Academy. “I’m very encouraged by this group,” said Canfield of the team’s play thus far. “We are constantly learning and working together to get better. Different players are stepping up in different ways to help the team. As long as we keep playing together and for each other, I am confident we will be a very good team by postseason.”

IC Catholic Prep softball Timothy Christian baseball team continues to win team faces Walther and R-B Daniela Murillo and Emma Lytton hit home runs against Guerin Prep

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The wins keep piling up for the IC Catholic Prep softball team.

The Knights moved to 12-0 overall and 2-0 in Metro Suburban Conference Blue Division play after a recent 6-5 victory over Illiana Christian at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst.

IC Catholic Prep broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the second inning to take a 3-1 lead and then extended it to 4-1 in the bottom of the fourth.

Illiana scored three in the sixth to tie it and IC Catholic Prep went up 5-4 in the bottom of the sixth.

Illiana again tied the game at 5-5 in the top of the seventh and the Knights won it in the bottom of the seventh with a single run.

The Knights finished with 13 hits. Josie Lytton, Emma Lytton

and Natalie Murillo each had a double in the game. Josie Lytton tripled. Kayla Faber-Cournane was the winning pitcher.

In earlier action, the Knights were 13-0 winners over Guerin Prep in five innings. IC Catholic Prep led 6-0 after the second inning thanks to a five-run second inning.

The Knights added three runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth.

IC Catholic Prep had 13 hits.

Rebecca Cash and Emma Lytton each had a double. Alessandra Eccardt tripled for the Knights and Daniela Murillo and Emma Lytton each hit a home run. Cash was the winning pitcher, improving her record to 5-0.

The Knights started the week with a 14-0 win in five innings against Fenton at Plunkett Park.

The Knights scored three runs in

the first and two more in the second before blowing the game open with a nine-run fourth inning.

Again, IC Catholic Prep was strong at the plate, pounding out 16 hits, including four extra-base hits.

Cash, Emma Lytton and Daniela Murillo each had a double, while Josie Lytton tripled. Faber-Cournane was the winning pitcher, moving her record to 5-0 at the time.

In the three wins, IC Catholic Prep pitchers allowed a combined 10 hits, with five of those coming in the Illiana triumph.

The Knights were scheduled for a busy week with five games.

After having Ridgewood, Riverside-Brookfield and Aurora Central Catholic earlier in the week, the Knights are scheduled to play Lisle at home today and Wheaton Academy on the road Friday.

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The Timothy Christian baseball team dropped a recent 4-2 Metro Suburban Conference Red Division game to Walther Christian.

Walther scored its four runs on the strength of three home runs.

The Broncos took a 3-0 lead after three innings. Timothy scored two in the top of the fifth to narrow the gap to 3-2. After two outs, Harrison Stanton was hit by a pitch and advanced to third on a wild pitch and passed ball. Jimmy Allen walked and stole second.

Connor Gwaltney singled to right, scoring Stanton and Allen. Jakob Loerop took the loss for Timothy, which had five hits.

The Trojans also lost 8-2 to Riverside-Brookfield in a MSC crossover game. Allen took the loss, despite going five innings, striking out six and walking one. He was hurt by four Timothy Christian errors, including a pair in R-B’s five-run fifth inning that blew the game open.

Timothy scored the game’s first run in the top of the first. Trent Marrera reached on an error and advanced to third on Allen’s single to left. Gwaltney then lofted a fly ball to left that scored Marrera.

R-B evened the score in its half of the inning and took a two-run lead in the bottom of the second. Timothy cut the lead to one in the fourth when Allen doubled to the left-field corner, moved to third on a wild pitch and scored on a sharp single to right by Nick Huisman.

R-B then scored five unearned runs in the fifth. The Trojans had six hits. Loerop also doubled.

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York baseball team defeats Lyons Township Pakenas picks up win; Jaeger has two hits

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

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The home team shows off the Championship Trophy after winning the York High School Varsity Badminton Invitational. The Dukes bested five other teams: 2nd Bradley Bourbonnais; 3rd Glenbrook North; 4th DeKalb; 5th Glenbard North and: 6th Glenbard West.

York badminton team turning in strong results

Dukes record three recent wins in multi-team events CORRESPONDENT

The recent returns have been overwhelmingly positive for the York girls badminton team.

Tossing out a tough 8-7 West Suburban Conference Silver Division loss to Lyons Township, the Dukes recently won the JV-varsity combined Glenbard East invitational, scored a key conference win against Downers Grove North (9-4), won its own York invitational, beat Lockport, Andrew and Sandburg in a quad and recorded another conference win against Oak Park-River Forest.

On the individual front, Linnea Dierksheide took first at the York invitational and had a winning streak that reached nine matches in a row as of mid-last week.

“I believe No. 1 singles has the toughest job in the gym,” said York coach Pia Bartolai. “Linnea has improved so much and is comfortable in her role as leader of this team.”

Bartolai said one area of prime improvement has been match strategy. “We have been working a lot on strategy and thinking through the game,” she said. “It is easy in badminton to go out on the court and just hit. They are good players with good skills. The difficult part is being badminton smart. Thinking through your strategy, analyzing your opponent, figuring out what’s working and what’s not and making adjustments in the game. Once a badminton player steps out on the court, there is no coaching until a break at 11 and in between games, so the adjustments that need to be made during the game

have to come from the player herself. This is a tough skill, but we talk about it daily, work on it in drills and I have noticed good improvement throughout the season.”

Bartolai said York still is stronger at doubles at this point in the season.

“But we are working consistently at singles to continue improving,” she said. “We are lucky because we have quite a few experienced players who we can lean on when we need them.”

York’s coach stressed the team is far from resting on its laurels despite the recent success. “We can get better at everything,” said Bartolai. “The work is never done. But, we are really working on being strategic with our shots, analyzing our opponents and adapting our game during the

match.”

Bartolai also has observed a strong team-first culture. “The players on this team are unselfish,” she said.

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The York baseball team managed to squeeze in three games last week in what has been a challenging spring season due to the weather.

The Dukes opened things with a 4-3 West Suburban Conference Silver Division win against Lyons Township. York led 1-0 after the second inning and 3-1 after three innings. The Dukes made it 4-1 after four innings and then held off a Lyons Township seventh-inning rally.

York had eight hits in the game.

Joey Jaeger went 2-for-4, as did Elliott Achepohl. Ian Steinorth, Ryan Ross, Mike Achepohl and Dan Brown each had a hit. Joey Chiappetta and Mike Achepohl each had an RBI. York took advantage of eight walks and three LT errors. Chiappetta, Andrew Deardurff and Zane Heemsoth each stole a base.

Charlie Pakenas was the winning pitcher. He went 5 1/3 innings and allowed six hits and one earned run, while striking out six. John Milling earned a hold and Scott Tucker pitched the seventh inning and picked up the save. He struck out two.

York then dropped a 10-1 decision to St. Charles East in nonconference play at York. St. Charles East scored five in the first inning and led 7-0 after two innings. The Dukes were limited to six hits and made three errors.

Jaeger had two hits, while Anthony Scalzitti, Brown, Adam LaBarge and Elliott Achepohl each had a hit. Chris Lee stole a base.

Henry Judge took the loss. Chiappetta, Carl Baker and Kellen Gilmartin also pitched in the game. Chiappetta and Gilmartin each struck out two. York was stung by 10 walks issued.

The Dukes then dropped a 4-0 WSC Silver game to Lyons Township.

York had five hits and committed five errors. Mike Achepohl had two hits, while Deardruff, Ross and Mike Pastuovic each had a hit. Jake Hadawi took the loss. He pitched five innings and allowed two earned runs and struck out four. Gilmartin and Tucker also pitched.

Through late last week York was 7-3 overall and 1-1 in WSC Silver play. The Dukes were scheduled to open a three-game WSC Silver series with Glenbard West earlier this week before making up the final game of the Lyons Township series Wednesday at home. York is scheduled to go to Glen Ellyn today to wrap up its series with Glenbard West before facing Leyden in a WSC crossover game Saturday at Leyden West campus.

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York softball team defeats Waubonsie Valley and Downers South

By Mike Miazga CORRESPONDENT

The York softball team went 2-1 during a recent three-game stretch of non-conference play.

York was an 8-3 winner against Waubonsie Valley. York led 2-1 after the first inning and 3-2 after three innings of action. The Dukes added two runs in the fourth to go up 5-2 and then scored three more in the sixth.

York had eight hits.

Kyra Kroll went 2-for-3 with a run scored and two RBI. Katherine Karnatz, Jane Moran, Madison Collins, Izzy Smith and Julia Derkowski each had a hit. Karnatz scored two runs, while Collins had two RBI. Derkowski and Smith each had a double, while Kroll tripled. Kroll and Moran each stole two bases, while Karnatz had one steal.

Julia Derkowski pitched the first three innings and allowed only one hit, no earned runs and struck out four. Lauren Derkowski pitched the final four innings and allowed three hits, no earned runs and struck out five.

York then scored a 4-2 win over Downers Grove South in a West Sub-

urban Conference crossover game.

York trailed 2-1 after the second inning and tied it up with a single run in the fourth. The Dukes went ahead with two runs in the top of the seventh. York had six hits.

Karnatz went 2-for-4 with an RBI. Smith went 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI, while Lauren Derkowski went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Mia Tran was 1-for-1 with a run scored and a walk. Lauren Wojcik went 1-for-3 with a run scored and an RBI. Wojcik, Karnatz and Lauren Derkowski each had a double. Smith homered. Tran and Karnatz each stole a base.

Lauren Derkowski was the winning pitcher. She went seven innings and allowed four hits, two earned runs

and struck out eight.

York also dropped a 4-0 non-conference game to Chicago Marist.

Marist led 1-0 after four innings and scored three more in the sixth in a game where hits were at a premium (a combined six between the two teams).

Kroll and Smith each had a hit for the Dukes. Karnatz stole a base. Lauren Derkowski pitched six innings and allowed four hits, while striking out seven and walking none.

York was 5-8 overall after the Marist game.

York was scheduled to open WSC Silver Division play this week with games against Lyons Township, Hinsdale Central and Downers Grove North. The Dukes play Downers

Elmhurst College becomes school of record for Study Abroad Network Elmhurst College has entered into a School of Record partnership with The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), an organization specializing in study abroad and internship programs throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The partnership allows TEAN to offer academic credit for its longstanding internship programs, and to create new academic opportunities for students from across the U.S. who enroll in TEAN programs. For Elmhurst College, the partnership raises its visibility nationally by making it an academic hub for study abroad programming, and also gives Elmhurst faculty more opportunities for international engagement.

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“We are excited to partner with this high-quality organization and further build on Elmhurst College’s growing international profile,” said Gail Gilbert, director of international education at Elmhurst. “The ability to serve as a curriculum model and expand collaborative international opportunities for Elmhurst College faculty, staff and students is a true

Worknet DuPage to host hiring event The Worknet DuPage Career Center is hosting a hiring event on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for job seekers to speak with employers from more than 10 DuPage County businesses in a relaxed setting.

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The Education Abroad Network, based in Chicago, had worked previously with Elmhurst College faculty in the nursing, intercultural studies and kinesiology programs.

“Through this new partnership, we are excited to expand on this collaboration with more Elmhurst academic departments and faculty,” said Chris Shepherd, a director and co-founder of TEAN. “We are also looking forward to offering our program participants a range of new academic opportunities, particularly for underrepresented groups, throughout our

network in Asia-Pacific.”

TEAN has been developing, designing, and delivering study abroad programs throughout the Asia-Pacific region, especially Australia and New Zealand, for more than 20 years. When the organization recently began to seek a partner to become its school of record, “we quickly realized that (Elmhurst and TEAN) had similar core values and academic standards, and that we both prioritize individual attention and care for every single student,” Shepherd said.

“For these reasons, Elmhurst was the perfect fit for us.”

small number on the varsity team,” she said. “That leads to some problems during tournaments and quads when I need more than 10 players.

I am lucky to have many JV players who have stepped up to fill those roles when they’ve been asked to do so.”

Bartolai said that list includes Eva Jacobsthal and Sarah Martich (doubles), Grace Wilton (singles) and Natalie Krauter and Coco Conrardy in doubles.

“Without those JV girls stepping up when called upon we would not have been as successful during quads and invites as we have been.”

York has placed either first or second in every invite it has been at and was 3-1 in WSC Silver action through last week. “I am proud of the work the girls have put in this season,” said Bartolai. “The girls refuse to get complacent and are constantly looking for ways to improve both individually and as a team. I look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds.”

York had its final WSC Silver meet earlier this week against Hinsdale Central at home on senior night.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING On May 16, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., a meeting conducted by Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 will take place at 162 S. York, Elmhurst, IL 60126. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the district’s plans for identifying and providing special education services to students with disabilities who attend private schools and home schools within the district for the 2018-2019 school year. If you are a parent of a home-schooled student who has been or may be identified with a disability and you reside within the boundaries of Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205, you are encouraged to attend. If you have further questions pertaining to this meeting, please contact Kathleen Kosteck, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services at 630617-8328.

(Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 19, 2018) 312794 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076014 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 28, 2018, wherein the business firm of GUDINO FURNITURE LOCATED AT 1808 PASTORAL LANE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-6743 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) JOSEPH G. GUDINO, HOME ADDRESS 1808 PASTORAL LANE, HANOVER PARK, IL 60133-6743.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 5, 12 & 19, 2018) 311903 NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0076013 was filed in the office of the County Clerk of DuPage County on MARCH 28, 2018, wherein the business firm of MK CRAFTS LOCATED AT 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE - UNIT D WHEATON, IL 60189-8379 was registered; that the true or real name or names of the person or persons owning the business, with their respective post office address(es), is/ are as follows: NAME OF PERSON(S) MICHELE KEITH, HOME ADDRESS 1704 LAKECLIFFE DRIVE - UNIT D, WHEATON, IL 60189-8379.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and Official Seal at my office in Wheaton, Illinois, this 28TH day of MARCH, A.D. 2018.

PAUL HINDS Paul Hinds DuPage County Clerk (OFFICIAL SEAL) (Published in The Elmhurst Independent April 4, 12 & 19, 2018) 311906

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The Elmhurst Police Department will hold a prescription drug take-back event at the Recycling Extravaganza.

Sunday, April 29 Beginning with a kick-off reception at 11 a.m., the Elmhurst Junior Women’s Club and Wangler Builders is hosting the 14th annual Kitchen Expedition. Start at Wangler Builders at 138 W. Park to enjoy refreshments, then Friday, April 27 head out to visit seven homes. Tickets Saturday, April 28 $35 before Apr. 1; $40 after. Tickets Sunday, April 29 Thursday, April 19 to help participants pass the amateur Performing in its space at 232 S. may be purchased at elmhurst-juniors.

From 7 – 8:30 p.m., the Elmhurst radio license exam. At the end of the York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe org.

Bicycle Club is sponsoring a Bicycle two-day session, volunteer examiners will present Monstrous Regiment. PerSafety Seminar at the Elmhurst Li- will administer the test required to ob- formances are Friday and Saturday at Wednesday, May 2. brary, called the 2-Mile Initiative. Fam- tain the FCC license. The class is free, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. TickFrom 5-7 p.m., the City of Elmhurst ilies are encouraged to take the quiz at but there is a $14 fee to take the exam. ets: $17/adults, $15/students and se- will host an open house to present the BIKESAFETYQUIZ.com to see what Info: yorkradioclub.com/training. niors. Tickets and info: 630-464-2646, draft “Elmhurst Subarea Plans,” availshould be focused on. Please register able for review and comment at City or greenmantheatre.org by calling the library at 630-279-8696. Saturday, April 21 Hall. City staff and the consultant team Not an Elmhurst library-sponsored From 8 a.m. to 12 noon, Boy Scout Friday, April 27 from Houseal Lavigne Associates will event. Info: 630-204-8945.

Troop 17 will hold its 7th annual ‘Red, Saturday, April 28 be available for questions or comWhite and Blue Pancake Breakfast’ at Sunday, April 29 ments. Free and open to the public.

Friday, April 20 Christ United Methodist Church, 920 Elmhurst Children’s Theatre is curSaturday, April 21 So. Swain Ave., across from Jackson rently in rehearsals to perform Fid- Saturday, May 5 Sunday, April 22 Elemen-tary School. Tickets, avail- dler on the Roof, at Sandburg Middle At 7:00 p.m., at Elmhurst Christian Performing in its space at 232 S. able at the door, are $8 adults, $6 for School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Cur- Reformed Church, located at 149 W. York St., GreenMan Theatre Troupe seniors, children 5-13. Children under tain times are Friday at 7 p.m., Satur- Brush Hill Rd., the Elmhurst Symwill present Monstrous Regiment. Per- 5 are free. Silent auction. day at 2 & 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. phony Orchestra wraps up its season formances are Friday and Saturday at in concert with “European Romance,” Tickets are $8 and sold at the door.

7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tick- Thursday, April 26 featuring Baird Dodge, principal secets: $17/adults, $15/students and se• At 7 p.m. the League of Women Saturday, April 28 ond violin with the Chicago Symphony niors. Tickets and info: 630-464-2646, Voters and the Elmhurst Cool Cities From 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Elmhurst and Aditi Prakash, the Stanger Young or greenmantheatre.org Coalition will host a program at the College is hosting its annual Recy- Artist competition winner. Behind the Elmhurst Public Library called Elm- cling Extravaganza in the Alexander Music Stand, led by Dr. Ted HatmakSaturday, April 21 hurst H2O, Our Water Supply and Our Street parking lot on the campus of er takes place at 5:45 p.m. prior to the Sunday, April 22 Connection to Salt Creek. Free but the College. To facilitate traffic flow, concert. Tickets are $35 for adults, $32 From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the base- space is limited. RSVP to ecoolcities@ vehicles must enter at Prospect Avenue for seniors, and $12 for students. Tickment meeting room at Elmhurst Fire gmail.com or call 630-426-9789. Not and Walter Street. For a complete list ets and info, elmhurstsymphony.org or Station No. 1, 404 N. York St., the York an Elmhurst Public Library-sponsored of acceptable items, visit elmhurst.edu/ call 630-941-0202.

Radio Club is offering a training class event. sustainability.

Saturday, May 5, Sunday, May 6 From 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elmhurst’s Your In Print and Online source for discounts, special 22nd Annual Art in Wilder Park presented by Brewpoint Coffee will feaoffers and coupons from your hometown merchants ture more than 125 artists and their original creations. Including kids activities, entertainment stage featuring School of Rock and Broken Halos, food court. Wilder Mansion will be open for coffee, pastries, boxed lunches for sale 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info: rglmarketingforthearts.com.

At 2 p.m., the Elmhurst History Museum welcomes history professor Peter Fritzsche who will talk about Manfred von Richthofen and the WWI Aviators, the “Real” Red Baron of Snoopy fame. Held in the Education Center. Free to Heritage Foundation members, non-members, $5. Registration required. Call 630-530-6879 or elmhursthistory.org.

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Ongoing programs: • A support group for family caregivers of older adults meets the second and fourth Thursdays of every month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Elmhurst Public Library’s second floor study room. (Not an Elmhurst Library program.) Info: (630) 833-9665.

• Widows or Widowers (WOW) meet every third Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 537 S. York Road. WOW lends support and provides social activities for those who have lost a spouse. Admission: $5 per person includes live entertainment.

Info: Dave at 630-620-4060 or visit WOW.cfsites.org.

• The Elmhurst American Legion, T.H.B. Post No. 187, hosts a fish fry every Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m.

New York steaks are available first Friday of the month. Musical entertainment follows. Karaoke on the second Friday of each month. Bingo on Wednesdays, starting with Early Birds at 6:45 p.m. Info: 630-833-7800 • TOPS—Take Off Pounds Sensibly—meets on Friday mornings at Grace Lutheran Church 950 S. York Road, Bensenville. Weigh-in at 9:30 a.m., meeting from 10-11 a.m.

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Pictured is a drawing of the rooftop deck, just one of the amenities planned at a new development which is going up at the corner of Park and Cottage Hill. According to broker Joel Zielke, the site will be a five-story building with 24 luxury condos, a first-floor retail space and first-floor parking.

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The project at 105 Cottage Hill will be a five-story building with a roof-top deck, consisting of 23 luxury condos, one first-floor retail space and first floor parking.

There will be 10 two-bedrooms plus a den units about 1968 sq. ft. There will also be 13 two-bedrooms (no den) between 1352-1658 sq. ft. Each unit has at least one balcony space, those with a den have a balcony off the den as well.

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ing agent for the developer and will be the greatest source of knowledge about the property. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the project is welcome to contact Zielke at 630-3467324 or at joelzielke.com “With all the luxury apartments located north of the railroad tracks, we feel motivated because the condo market on the south side of the tracks in downtown is currently underserved,” Muisenga said. “We look forward to this beautiful addition to downtown Elmhurst.”

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The building will be all masonry, all code compliant, and a common area amenity that’s completely unique to Elmhurst – the rooftop deck.

The timeline to start building is August 2018, with a goal to open in the summer of 2019, Zielke said.

Frank Luchese will be the architect on the project.

“Frank is a well-known, trusted architect in the area,” Muisenga said.

Berkshire Hathaway will represent the developer, Joel Zielke will be list-

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Local area resident Bob Russ Jr. is as quick with a one-liner as the talented first baseman is with digging a 16-inch softball throw out of the dirt.

While his wit and amiable personality have garnered him many friends, only his 30-plus years of competing at high-level softball has earned him a spot in the Chicago 16-inch Softball Hall of Fame.

Russ Jr. was inducted as part of the Class of 2017 during the 22nd Annual Chicago 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame Inductees Dinner held at the Drury Lane in Oakbrook Terrace on Saturday, April 7.

Russ Jr., 50, followed in his late father Bob Russ Sr.’s footsteps and fell in love with the game in his late teens; he’s been playing ever since.

Junior, as he is affectionately known to his friends in the softball community, joins his father and younger brother Randy in the Hall of Fame.

A graduate of Weber High School in Chicago, Russ Jr. received a scholarship to play baseball at Division II Lewis University in Romeoville.

He was a four-year starting pitcher at Lewis and was voted second-team All-American his senior year.

“At a young age, I got to watch my dad play softball, and I fell in love with the game,” said Russ Jr. “When I was about 18 years old, I started playing softball in the city. I can’t believe - for the most part - it’s over, but I had a good run.”

He still plays in a 50-and-older league, but no longer competes in the Major softball league for which he was inducted into the HOF. Recruited by many top softball teams that won numerous American Softball Association and Slow-Pitch Softball Association championships, Russ Jr. was selected an All-American 10 times and was twice-named MVP of the Forest Park No Glove Nationals tournament. Forest Park is home of the Hall of Fame.

“I played for some great teams over the years,” said Russ Jr. “[Being inducted] is such a great honor and achievement, but it’s also very humbling, because I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my teammates and a lot of people and players before me.”

One of those people is his wife, Karen, who acknowledges that it wasn’t always easy to meet the demands that the busy softball season required.

“We made it work so that together,” she said. “Our family could enjoy Bobby’s passion and talent.

“Before we were married, Bobby asked me to come to a game, and 30 years later we are still going.

“The other softball families we got to know over all those summers and became friends with … lots of memories. I gave birth to one of my kids one day, and the next day, Bobby played in a game.”

The Russes have four children,

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Friends might lovingly say Karen Russ is the real MVP, but she’s actually holding the trophy for her husband, Bob Russ Jr., who was recently inducted into the Chicago 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame in Forest Park, after more than 30 years of playing the sport at a highly competitive level.

Ryan, 21; Brendan, 18; William, 15; and Lucy, 12. Karen, a former Elmhurst resident, and all four kids have attended or are still attending Visitation School and ICCP in Elmhurst.

Russ Jr. said when he was playing in the 90’s and early 2000’s, the kids were still little and not involved in that many activities, so he didn’t miss much.

“As they got older, I didn’t want to miss one of my kids’ games so I cut back, maybe missed a 7 [p.m.] game and went to the 9 [p.m.] one. I’ve been fortunate that I’ve been able to coach all of my kids in different sports.”

“It’s been my pleasure to have shared exciting experiences with the Russ family,” said Paul “Ferk” Frerking, who was inducted into the HOF as an umpire in 2007.

Frerking played with and against Russ Sr. and umpired games in which Russ Sr. and both Russ brothers played.

“Lots of memories shared with

high quality people like them,” Frerking added. “Bobby Junior was lucky to have Senior - an excellent mind with top notch ability to teach not only the fundamentals, but how to respect others and the game. Junior always played hard and earned the respect of teammates and competitors.”

Russ Jr. wishes his dad, who passed away in December 2017, was alive to see him accept his HOF award, but believes “he was there he just wasn’t sitting with us.”

During his acceptance speech Russ Jr. congratulated the other inductees and thanked many people including Karen and his mother, Ann, who Russ Jr. said, “never missed a game.”

He also thanked the “softball community, for the outpouring of support” given after his dad died.

“I think about him every day,” he said choking back tears and hoisting his trophy over his head, “This is for you, Dad!”

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The cast of Elmhurst Children’s Theatre (ECT) will perform a medley of songs from the classic musical “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Elmhurst Public Library on April 7.

Children’s Theatre to perform Fiddler on the Roof

Elmhurst Children’s Theatre is currently in rehearsals to perform Fiddler on the Roof, the award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia.

Rich in historical and ethnic detail, Fiddler on the Roof’s universal theme of tradition cuts across barriers of race, class, nationality and religion, leaving audiences crying tears of laughter, joy and sadness.

Sandburg Middle School seventh grader Aidan Costanzo plays Tevye.

“This role has been really fun and challenging to work on,” he said. “Tevye is a very interesting and complex character. After all, he’s a very traditional man with a wife and five daughters and I’m a 13-year-old kid from Elmhurst!”

Rosie Kungl, Bryan Middle School eighth grader, has been involved with ECT since fifth grade. FIDDLER is her tenth production, and she’s excited to play the role of Tzeitel, the oldest daughter.

“I enjoy ECT because the cast is very

supportive,” she said. “They are fun to be around outside of the show.”

FIDDLER is Owen Espinosa’s 5th ECT production, although he’s been involved in many other shows. Owen is also a Bryan Middle School eighth grader and plays the role of Motel, the town tailor.

“Of all the characters I’ve played, this character has the most layers,” he said.

FIDDLER on the ROOF is under the direction of Jason Sperling, Phil Videckis (Music Director) and Allyssa

O’Donnell (Choreographer).

Sperling is delighted to return to Elmhurst Children’s Theater to direct his 6th production, with two additional shows as musical director.

“FIDDLER has a large cast of 46, offering many roles and strong opportunities for combining acting, singing, and dancing rather than focusing on one specific area,” Sperling explained.

“I really enjoy the sense of community, and the kids in ECT are not only very talented but also good people.”

Performances are Friday, April 27, at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 28, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m.

All shows will take place at Sandburg Middle School, 345 E. St. Charles Road. Tickets are $8 and sold at the door.

For group reservations of 12 or more, send an email to mekungl@elmhurstchildrenstheatre.com.

Group sales are limited and require advance registration.

Troop 17 plans Red, White & Blue Pancake Breakfast

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Boy Scout Troop 17 will be holding their 7th annual ‘Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast’ on Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ United Methodist Church, 920 So. Swain Ave., across from Jackson Elementary School. They will be serving blueberry and plain pancakes, sausage, fresh strawberries, real whipped cream, orange juice, milk and coffee.

There will be a silent auction with gift certificates and merchandise donated by local businesses. Funds raised will be used for camping trips for the boys. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $8 adults, $6 for seniors, children 5-13. Children under 5 are free.

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